Traffic lights for Heroes Highway

Traffic lights are being installed at several major intersections along the Heroes Highway.

Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh told this publication that the traffic lights are intended to improve traffic management along the roadway.

According to the Traffic Chief, the traffic light system will assign priority to road users travelling in different directions, allowing them to proceed with greater order while exercising due care and caution. He explained that the installation of the traffic signals forms part of broader infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing traffic management and the overall efficiency of the roadway.

“So, the installation by at this time is in keeping with ensuring that each road space is outfitted with the appropriate signals and in this case the traffic light signal.”

He also added, “In keeping with what is unique to our country maybe in that where volumes exist, we do disregard the light from time to time. What you will see happen is that where like Greenfield Road and the Heroes Highway, police will not be there anymore. The lights will assist the progress and where the burden exists or the demand for our presence, we will be there redeployment of us to assist in that area.”