Traffic congestion has become one of the most serious challenges facing Srinagar. With the rapid increase in the number of vehicles, growing commercial activities, and expanding population, traffic jams have become a daily experience for residents and visitors alike. The problem requires a scientific, long-term, and people-oriented approach rather than temporary measures.

The Government should immediately engage professional traffic and urban planning consultants to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for managing traffic in Srinagar. Such a roadmap should be based on traffic surveys, data analysis, road engineering, and future urban growth. Once successfully implemented in Srinagar, the same model can be adopted in other towns and cities of Jammu and Kashmir. If the problem is not addressed at this stage, it may become much more difficult and expensive to manage in the future.

One of the major causes of congestion is the absence of properly planned U-turns at many locations. Scientific studies should be conducted to identify suitable places for U-turns so that vehicles can move smoothly without creating bottlenecks. Similarly, traffic signals across the city need modernization. Intelligent traffic signals that adjust according to traffic volume can significantly reduce waiting time and improve traffic flow.Pedestrian safety must also receive priority. Clearly marked zebra crossings........

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