Heavy Vehicles Through Main Market Cause Massive Gridlock on Weekly Market Day
Key Points:
- Two-hour delay to cover 200-meter distance in market area
- Traffic jam stretches from Thakurbadi Temple to Veena Lodge
- Stone-laden trucks ignore bypass, worsen market congestion
MEDININAGAR – Weekly market visitors faced severe traffic congestion in Chhatarpur, with jams lasting over two hours.
Heavy vehicles continue using market routes. The situation poses accident risks.
“Trucks should use the bypass route,” said a local traffic management expert.
Market Day Impact
Tuesday’s weekly market draws large crowds. The jam peaked between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Pedestrians struggled to navigate streets. Multiple areas faced gridlock simultaneously.
Alternative Routes
A four-lane bypass exists for heavy vehicles. However, trucks avoid this route.
Stone quarry vehicles regularly pass through town. This adds to market day congestion.
Safety Concerns
Regular gridlock increases accident risks. Local businesses report customer access issues.
Traffic experts suggest strict enforcement. Better route management could ease congestion.
