Silchar’s Traffic Congestion to Reduce by 80%, Claims MLA Dipayan Chakraborty

Road construction in Silchar has commenced under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s new initiative, Nogoriya Poth Nirman Achani. The project has began in certain areas such as Narsing Road and Ukil Bazar, according to Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty.

During a meeting organised by Kristi Vibek Sangskritik Sangstha in Tarapur Chandmari area, the MLA addressed several pressing issues, including flash floods and poor drainage. He highlighted Rangirkhal as a major contributor to flooding in Silchar due to rampant encroachments. “Encroachments will be removed, and we expect to complete 80% of the work during this winter season,” he stated. He also mentioned that additional funds have been approved to address issues at Singirkhal and Longaikhal once work on Rangirkhal is finished.

The delay in these initiatives was attributed to the Model Code of Conduct enforced during the Dholai by-polls, but work is set to resume immediately.

Regarding road expansion, Chakraborty shared updates on the widening of Ambicapatty’s roads and assured that similar efforts are ongoing in other areas. “We have freed the roads from encroachment, making them broader. By March next year, we aim to establish permanent dividers, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion by 70-80%,” he said.

MLA Dipayan Chakraborty announced plans to install permanent dividers on Silchar’s widened roads by March next year. He highlighted the importance of this initiative in addressing the town’s persistent traffic congestion. “The dividers will ensure smoother traffic flow, reducing congestion by 70-80%,” he claimed. The expansion and restructuring of roads, including the removal of encroachments, are expected to create a safer and more organised commuting experience for residents.

Chakraborty also underlined the need for an improved drainage system in Silchar. Under the same road construction project, measures will be taken to resolve waterlogging issues and prevent further encroachments.

The MLA expressed gratitude to the people of Tarapur for their unity and praised Kristi Vibek Sangskritik Sangstha for their community initiatives. He assured to allocate Rupees Five Lakh for the renovation of the Building of the organisation.

KVSS Secretary Biswajit Dutta and Advisor Sibabrata Dutta expressed gratitude to MLA Dipayan Chakraborty for extending helping hand towards installation of Transformer.