EGIS Intl Experts undertake feasibility study on city roads and junctions
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 06 2014:
Following the initiation of works for construction of a Ring Road around Imphal city and other road development works in Manipur under the North Eastern State Road Investment programme with funds from Asian Development Bank (ADB), a team of experts from the EGIS International, France has today inspected the condition of various roads and crossings in Imphal city where the public commuters are facing lots of inconveniences including traffic congestions.
The expert team led by Transport specialist Eyan Jennings comprised road safety expert Vector Wonila, traffic expert Mathew Sarda and financial expert Nicholas Chrisot.
The visiting team studied the condition of traffic islands at Kangla gate, Khuyathong, Chignlrirong, Lamlong Bazar, Keishampat junction, Singjamei Crossing and others.
The inspection visit was also participated by Y Joykumar, project director of North Eastern State Road Investment programme, PWD Manipur.
The visiting team reportedly called on Chief Town Planner of Manipur and the Additional SP of Traffic police Victoria.
It is worthy of mention here that plans for construction of national and state highways under the South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) are afoot, in addition to the initiation of works for construction of a ring road in Imphal.
Plan for an international highway under ADB to connect foreign countries through Manipur state are also underway.
The expert team is slated to visit the traffic junctions at Raj Bhavan gate, Kwakeithel, Tera Bazar and BT road tomorrow for the pre-feasibility study of the roads and junctions.