1. Itanagar tackles parking woes with three new lots.
2. Trials for the lots began today.
3. Locations include Ganga, the ESS Sector, and the civil secretariat.
Itanagar, May 11: Itanagar is on the brink of easing its parking problems with the imminent introduction of three new parking lots, as trials for these facilities commenced today, aiming to alleviate the city’s traffic congestion and parking challenges.
These parking lots are expected to be situated in Ganga, ESS Sector, and the civil secretariat in Itanagar.
The projects, funded by the urban department of Arunachal Pradesh, include a Multi-Storey Car parking lot with a capacity of 100 vehicles and another lot with a capacity of over 100 vehicles in the ESS Sector near the Civil Secretariat, amounting to a total cost of 14.71 crores.
The trial phase began today with the testing of three lifts capable of lifting vehicles up to the fourth floor of the building.
As the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) continues to expand, parking shortages are becoming increasingly problematic. Insufficient parking spaces within the ICR have led to vehicles being parked on roads, exacerbating traffic congestion and safety concerns for vehicle owners.
Efforts by the ICR administration and the Itanagar Municipal Corporation are crucial in developing additional public parking spaces to address current and future needs.
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Identifying suitable locations for parking lot construction is imperative, especially in densely populated areas like Itanagar and Naharlagun. Parking lot development should be a top priority for the state government to enhance the overall smartness of Itanagar.
Regarding ongoing construction projects such as the multilevel parking lot at the APST bus station and another near the directorate of higher education in Itanagar, progress stands at 96%, with inauguration expected after the formation of the new government in Arunachal post-May 2.
The Techi Takar parking lot, constructed by the UD department in the Bank Tinali area of Itanagar, awaits utilization and has been handed over to the Itanagar Municipal Corporation for management.
