Traffic restrictions lead to congestion in Ganj, other areas
LUCKNOW: Traffic restrictions in the area where a portion of Narang building collapsed on Monday night, led to congestion in Hazratganj and adjoining areas on Tuesday.
The Ganj market, Sikandar Bagh to Ganj stretch and nearby areas remained jammed during the day.
According to traffic police officials, the situation was worst during school hours and later in the evening. They said traffic from Hazratganj intersection was not allowed towards Sikandarbagh. Instead, vehicles were routed via Golf Club roundabout.
› The public was informed in advance about the traffic rerouting in Hazratganj. Additional traffic officials were also deployed at the all entry and exits points of Hazratganj to manage the flow of traffic
MADHAWA PRASAD VERMA, superintendent of police (traffic)
The traffic from Leela Talkies towards JJ Bakers was also stopped to ensure safety near the dilapidated building.
Vehicles coming from Ashok Marg towards the Income Tax office were also diverted. So was the traffic from Dunlop road towards Alka trisection on Shahnajaf Road.
“The public was informed in advance about the traffic re-routing in Hazratganj. Additional traffic officials were also deployed at the all entry and exits points of Hazratganj to manage the flow of traffic,” said Madhawa Prasad Verma, superintendent of police (traffic).
“The traffic restrictions will remain in force for the next 24 hours. It will be removed only after the clearance of the demolition team,” he added.