Traffic congestion in Srinagar has become a daily ordeal for commuters. Long queues of vehicles, slow-moving traffic and delays at major junctions have become routine, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. The problem is not simply a lack of roads. It reflects a growing mismatch between the number of vehicles on the streets and the road space available to accommodate them.

Srinagar’s road network has struggled to keep pace with the city’s expansion and rising vehicle ownership. The growing dependence on private cars and two-wheelers, combined with the daily inflow of vehicles from outside the city, places additional pressure........

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