SHRC directive to address traffic congestion caused by Kochi metro works
District Police Chief (Kochi City) told to appoint the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to inspect site, probe congestion complaints, and take urgent remedial measures
State Human Rights Commission Chairperson Alexander Thomas has ordered the District Police Chief in Kochi City to take urgent action regarding traffic congestion caused by alleged unscientific road barricading for metro construction. This directive comes after the Commission received a report based on a newspaper article. A notice will be sent to Kochi Metro Rail Limited's managing director before the site inspection, which will assess reasons for severe traffic in the Palarivattom area.
Investigators will gather information from KMRL officials and propose solutions for improving traffic flow. The District Police Chief will consult various agencies and take immediate measures to address the issue, with a report to the Commission within one month. KMRL must submit proposals to alleviate congestion and an update on metro work progress.
A meeting between the Traffic Assistant Commissioner, KMRL representative, and a Commission representative is scheduled for October 23 at 10 a.m. at the PWD Rest House in Pathadipalam.
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