Punjab and Haryana High Court Advocates Preservation of Chandigarh's Original Urban Plan
Preserve Chandigarh’s original plan, says HC
The Times Of India
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has halted the construction of the Industrial Area–Sector 31 flyover, emphasizing the need to preserve Chandigarh's original urban plan as outlined in the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031. The court highlighted the necessity of a ring road to alleviate traffic pressure on city roads.
- 01The Punjab and Haryana High Court has restrained the construction of the Industrial Area–Sector 31 flyover.
- 02The Chandigarh Master Plan 2031 emphasizes retaining the city's original planning essence.
- 03The absence of a planned ring road has led to increased traffic pressure on Chandigarh's roads.
- 04Heavy commuter traffic from neighboring states contributes to congestion in the city.
- 05The court's order aligns with ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to initiate a ring road project.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recommended that Chandigarh maintain its status as an administrative city, halting the construction of the Industrial Area–Sector 31 flyover. The court emphasized that the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031 aims to preserve the city’s original design. It noted that without a planned ring road, city roads are under severe strain due to heavy traffic, particularly from commuters traveling to and from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The court pointed out that the ring road project, which is already being initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, would significantly reduce traffic entering the city. The court also highlighted the importance of adhering to the CMP, which advocates for low-rise, green developments in the first phase of the city. The extensive growth of neighboring areas like Mohali and Panchkula is further exacerbating the pressure on Chandigarh's infrastructure.
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The court's decision to halt the flyover construction will directly impact traffic management in Chandigarh, potentially improving the quality of life for residents by reducing congestion.
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