Chandigarh plans pedestrian underpasses to improve road safety

The Chandigarh administration has proposed the construction of pedestrian underpasses at several of the city’s busiest intersections as part of efforts to improve road safety and facilitate safer movement for pedestrians amid rising traffic volumes.

As the first step, the engineering department has initiated the process of appointing a consultant to undertake topographical surveys and digital mapping of the selected locations, reported The Times if India.

The study will help determine the design and feasibility of the proposed underpasses.

The project is intended to address increasing traffic congestion and reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at major junctions.

Officials expect the infrastructure to improve accessibility while making it safer for people to cross some of the city’s busiest roads.

The proposed underpasses form part of the administration’s broader efforts to upgrade Chandigarh’s transport infrastructure in line with growing traffic demand.

The survey findings will guide the final alignment and execution of the project before construction begins.