Dysfunctional traffic lights pose a threat to commuters in Patiala
Pertinently a number of traffic lights including those at the Sheran Wala Gate and at Thapar University Chowk have not been functional since longThe dysfunctional traffic lights at important junctions in the city have been leading to traffic snarls and chaos and any negligence can lead to an accident said residentsWhen contacted police officials said the work on replacement of traffic lights would start from SundayDSP Traffic Rajesh Sanehi said The work on replacement of faulty traffic lights will start from SundayAll the faulty and non-functional traffic lights will be changed
Tribune News ServicePatiala August 20Non-functional and faulty traffic lights at various intersections in the city will be changed as per the new tender allotted by the Municipal CorporationPertinently a number of traffic lights including those at the Sheran Wala Gate and at Thapar University Chowk have not been functional since longA commuter This is one of the busiest chowks in the city The traffic lights are not functional here as well As a result commuters have to cross the junction with caution The haphazard movement of vehicles can lead to an accidentThe dysfunctional traffic lights at important junctions in the city have been leading to traffic snarls and chaos and any negligence can lead to an accident said residentsThis is one of the busiest chowks in the city The traffic lights are not functional here as well As a result commuters have to cross the junction with caution The haphazard movement of vehicles can lead to an accident said a commuter at the Sheran Wala GateWhen contacted police officials said the work on replacement of traffic lights would start from SundayThe Municipal Corporation recently released a tender worth Rs224 crore for the works informed the officialsDSP Traffic Rajesh Sanehi said The work on replacement of faulty traffic lights will start from Sunday All the faulty and non-functional traffic lights will be changed
