Berhampur Municipal Corporation on anti-encroachment drive

BERHAMPUR: Finally the Berhampur Municipal Corporation has woken up to the chaotic traffic condition prevailing in the city that has gone from bad to worse in the recent months. The Municipal Corporation has now taken upon itself the task of bulldozing the illegal constructions on all major roads of the city in the presence of city Mayor and Commissioner. The people of the Silk City can heave a shy of relief as all political parties are in favour of removing illegal constructions in the city and the drive so far has not faced any resistance except from some local vendors. The Municipal Corporation is planning exclusive vending zones to rehabilitate the displaced petty traders and vendors. The anti-encroachment drive is to be followed by widening of the major roads and constructing a 4-lane road from Auto Nagar to Giri Road. Three new fly-overs are also being planned and work has commenced on the Auto Nagar flyover recently. Efforts have also been initiated to remove encroachments that have started to intrude the campus of the MKCG Medical College and Hospital campus. The drive against illegal constructions will be carried out in Tata-Benz, Courtpeta, Aska Road and Barracks areas in the coming days, claim Corporation officials.
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Source: Dharitri, The Hindu, The Pioneer