AALO : The District Level Road Safety Committee meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of West Siang Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi.
Welcoming the members, Highway Executive Engineer Gemar Padu highlighted the importance of road safety measures, traffic management and collective responsibility in preventing road accidents.
During the meeting, West Siang Superintendent of Police Kardak Riba expressed concern over the recurring fatal accidents along the Kabu–Kamba road, which has been identified as an accident-prone black spot. He urged commuters and drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
Riba informed that the district police were taking stringent action against traffic violators and stressed the need for proper installation of traffic signals and road safety signage at critical locations in Aalo town. He also highlighted the PM Rahat Scheme, which provides immediate financial assistance to road accident victims and their families.
Addressing the committee, Deputy Commissioner Loyi directed the concerned departments to install speed breakers at vulnerable locations, demarcate parking zones and intensify road safety awareness campaigns through the District Transport Office and other stakeholders. He assured logistical support from the Health Department for road safety initiatives.
The DC also instructed the traffic police to take action against modified motorcycles causing excessive noise pollution and directed the removal of sand, gravel and construction materials from highways and colony roads to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.
Urban Development Executive Engineer Halley Welly informed the committee that the parking facility at the daily market would soon be opened for public use. He further stated that two additional parking areas would be developed at the Deputy Commissioner’s office complex and General Hospital, Aalo, to help ease the town’s parking congestion.
Officials from the Border Roads Organisation, District Transport Office, District Medical Office, Forest Department, Public Works Department, Urban Development Department, Traffic Police and other concerned departments attended the meeting. (DIPR)
