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Mithapur Bridge Closure Fuels Puja Traffic Fears
16 Oct
Summary
- Mithapur overbridge closure causes concern for residents.
- Organisers fear slow work will worsen traffic during Durga Puja.
- 50-100 volunteers deployed to manage expected two lakh visitors.
The ongoing closure of the Mithapur Sabzimandi overbridge in Patna has become a major concern for local residents and Durga Puja organizers. Work on this crucial connector has been progressing at a slow pace, leading to anxieties about potential traffic chaos during the upcoming festive season.
Dr. Dharmendra Friends' Club, responsible for a major Durga Puja pandal, anticipates a surge of over two lakh people. They fear that the unfinished overbridge will significantly worsen traffic congestion, particularly between 6 pm and 10 pm when crowds are expected to be at their peak. The club is mobilizing 50 to 100 volunteers to assist with crowd and traffic management and has alerted local police about the anticipated rush and the need for support.
Despite efforts by the organizing committee to prepare for the influx, the slow pace of the overbridge construction remains a significant obstacle. Organizers are stressing the importance of effective traffic regulation and coordination with the police to prevent severe bottlenecks. The area's road network is expected to face considerable challenges during the festive period due to these ongoing infrastructure issues.
