QUETTA: In a high-level meeting chaired by Commissioner Quetta Division Shahzeb Khan Kakar, a comprehensive strategy was approved to tackle the city’s worsening traffic congestion.
The meeting, attended by senior officials from traffic police, administration, and municipal bodies, resulted in a multi-pronged action plan. Key decisions include an immediate crackdown on the estimated 20,000 to 30,000 unregistered rickshaws plying the roads and the swift activation and installation of traffic signals across the city, with specific sites like Manan Chowk and China Chowk prioritized.
Commissioner Kakar issued strict directives to address root causes of gridlock. He ordered consultations with schools on Zarghun Road to stagger closing times and banned all road excavation work without prior notice. To protect infrastructure and ease flow, heavy traffic will be barred from using certain bridges.
The plan also targets illegal parking, with orders to clear taxi stands and motorcycle showrooms that obstruct main roads. The Commissioner emphasized that while short-term fixes like correcting U-turns are underway, long-term projects for underpasses and flyovers are also in the pipeline. All departments have been directed to submit a final action plan for implementation.
In a separate move Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Captain (R) Mehrullah Badini, conducted a detailed inspection of several ongoing development projects in the city, directing authorities to accelerate work for timely completion and to alleviate severe traffic congestion faced by citizens .
During his visit, the DC closely monitored the ongoing road construction from Nawan Kuli (also reported as Nawan Kali) Road to Aalmo Chowk . He emphasized that the expedited completion of this route is crucial for resolving traffic bottlenecks and providing relief to the public. He instructed officials to remove all obstacles immediately and prioritize the work .
The tour also included a review of the blacktop road from Airport Chowk to the airport. DC Badini directed the concerned officers to ensure the work is completed within the stipulated timeframe without compromising on quality .
