In order to get relief from the problem of traffic jam in Haldwani, the effort to widen the roads from Mangalpadav to Roadways bus stand on the busiest Nainital road has started. For which a big plan has been prepared in two phases. On Nainital Bareilly Road, the process of removing encroachment from Sindhi intersection of the city has been started from December 29, 2022. During this process, temporary constructions have been removed and the required limit for widening of the road has also been determined.
The main objective of this action is to ease the traffic, solve the problem of traffic jam,Proposed action: Immediate action will be taken to cut the trees falling within the limits of widening, 10-10 meter asphalt road and two-two meter drain on both sides of the road from Mangal Padh to Bombay Crockery and space will be identified for construction of footpath on top of it.
In the second phase, markings should be done on both sides of the road from Bombay Crockery to the bus stand on the lines of the standards of the first phase, and 7 days time will be given to demolish the marked construction itself. Objective of work:- To facilitate traffic.Widening the bottle neck of Sindhi intersection.To solve the problem of jamming.
Current situation:- Due to the narrow width of the road from Mangal Hald to the bus stand and permanent/temporary construction/encroachment as compared to the available road width below Mangal Hald and upstream from the bus stand, the road is much less wide than required. Proposed action:- first round- Through the road from Mangal Padav to Bombay Crockery, 10-10 meter asphalt road and 2-2 meter drain on both sides should be marked for construction of footpath over it.
Where temporary encroachment has been removed immediately, road widening work should be started immediately.
The work of shifting utility in the marking line should be started immediately.
Immediate action should be taken to cut the trees falling within the limits of widening.
For public convenience and easy transportation, construction work should be done at night.
Second phase:- On both sides from Bombay Crockery to the bus stand, marking should be done on the spot as per the standards of the first phase. 07 days time should be given to demolish the marked construction yourself.During the said proceedings, action to shift the utility should be taken.Action should be taken to properly shift the government, public and religious assets falling within the limits of road widening/out of the marked limits.
All the above work should be done with smart work culture within the stipulated time limit with minimal impact on traffic. Adequate arrangements should be made for security, easy and safe traffic during the proceedings and construction work.
The process of giving notice to the identified assets will be done jointly by the Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Haldwani and the Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD, Haldwani. The claims/objections received within the stipulated date will be disposed of by the Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Haldwani, Joint Secretary, District Level Development Authority, Regional Office, Haldwani, Sub-District Magistrate,
It will be done jointly by Haldwani and Executive Engineer, Construction Division, PWD, Haldwani. All security arrangements will be made by the police department.