Bhopalites find commuting between Mansarovar Trisection & Rani Kamlapati stn a herculean task

Bhopal: Rani Kamlapati railway station has the first central concourse with the connectivity to all platforms with modern world-class facilities. However, commute between Rani Kamlapati railway station and Mansarovar trisection, is a challenge with inadequate road planning and persistent traffic congestion, making the navigation against traffic flow a risky affair for the motorists. Poor infrastructure design compels drivers to traverse through problematic cut points.

The junction near Mansarovar signal has become particularly problematic. Vehicles merging from multiple directions, combined with those attempting U-turns, create a complex traffic pattern that increases accident risks. The speed of vehicles arriving from MP Nagar adds to the hazard. Insufficient traffic control mechanisms exacerbate the already difficult situation. Vehicles exiting the Rani Kamlapati station campus towards MP Nagar confront limited options.

"I have never seen such a traffic signal like Mansarovar Complex where vehicles are taking U-turn in front of other vehicles who stopped at the red light. This needs immediate attention as it can lead to a major accident on any day," expressed Vinay Shukla, who works at a private organisation.

The main path through the railway station frontage suffers from a restrictive U-turn point, resulting in persistent queues. Heavy vehicles find it particularly difficult to navigate this turn, often causing substantial delays. The service road option towards Mansarovar presents similar challenges. Road users regularly face opposing traffic, creating unsafe conditions. Insufficient road signs and unclear markings contribute to driver uncertainty.

Accessing Rani Kamlapati railway station for motorists coming from Ganesh Temple and Narmada Hospital Road requires a U-turn at the Mansarovar signal, where vehicles must merge with swift traffic from MP Nagar. This junction has developed into a high-risk area for accidents. "This is a horrible U-turn. I almost collided with another vehicle coming from MP Nagar while I was trying to take U-turn towards railway station," said Ashish Rai, a retired bank employee.

Frequent travellers have raised serious concerns regarding these arrangements. The existing infrastructure proves insufficient for current traffic volumes, particularly during rush hours. Critical emergency services face delays due to these congested sections. This situation requires swift intervention from traffic management authorities. Suggested improvements include expanded U-turn facilities, new traffic signals, and separate directional lanes. Such modifications would substantially improve both safety and traffic movement along this route.

Motorists leaving the station campus encounter significant obstacles. Reaching MP Nagar or 7 No bus stop requires navigation through the station frontage and executing a U-turn through a service road. The restricted U-turn space creates difficulties for vehicles attempting to complete the manoeuvre, leading to traffic backlog. Drivers selecting the service road towards Mansarovar to avoid the station frontage route to MP Nagar face continuous risks of vehicular collisions.|