Automated traffic signal to be launched in Berhampur soon

BERHAMPUR: The city would have automated electronic traffic control system soon. Under the first phase of this project some major squares in the city would have automated traffic signals. It may be noted that in the past electronic traffic signals had been introduced in some squares in the city. But lack of maintenance corroded the system and traffic had to be managed by traffic constables at these spots. As per city police use of automated traffic signals would ease the pressure on the personnel managing the ever increasing traffic on Berhampur roads. According to sources the first automated traffic signal would be introduced at Tata Benz square. Initially it was scheduled to start operation of this traffic signal from Dusshera. But due to technical stumbling blocks its inauguration was delayed. The other busy squares in the city where automated traffic signals would be established are Bijipur square, Diamond jubilee town hall square, Gate Bazar square etc. Keltron Company is entrusted to establish these traffic signals. It has been decided to have each light in the traffic signals to be kept on for 45 seconds. Plans are on to coordinate the green signals of different traffic signals on a single road so that traffic can flow with ease. It is an irony that despite being the third municipal corporation in the State after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, this city did not have proper electronic traffic signals. Few years back electronic traffic signals had been established at four major squares in the city. But now only the defunct traffic signals remain at the spot. When they were functional, a policeman was monitoring the traffic lights from a distance. But this time the traffic signals would blink on their own as per the commands provided electronically.

Source: The Hindu