Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has instructed the public works department (PWD) to redesign the Kapurbawdi and Majiwada junctions to ensure proper traffic flow.
The unplanned traffic on these junctions prompted civic chief Abhijit Bangar to inspect them. He said proper planning of lane markings, zebra crossings and traffic island design are required for discipline. He found anti-social elements in the open spaces under the flyover and unauthorised parking as two big issues to tackle.
“Dirty and unsanitary areas will be cleared and controlled authorised parking will be established at both the junctions. We have invited the tender for it. The TMC will also get income from it,” he said.
Tenders invited for official parking at Passport Office
The TMC has also invited tenders for official parking at the passport office on Road No 22 in Wagle Estate. “There were complaints that unauthorised parking happens in this area and it is charged. We have filed a complaint with the Thane police regarding this,” said Bangar, adding a signal is required at Nitin Company chowk and it should be installed on priority.
Calling for continuous cooperation from the police in the drive against chaos created by auto rickshaws, he also directed the encroachment department to ensure that the railway station area remains hawker-free.
The review meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr. Vinay Kumar Rathod, TMC engineer Prakash Sonagra, Deputy Municipal Engineer Vikas Dhole, Ramdas Shinde, Shubhangi Keswani, Deputy Commissioner Dinesh Taide, and Shankar Patole.
