Kozhikode’s traffic master plan remains on paper a year after proposal
The ambitious plan, envisaging intelligent traffic control systems, modern parking solutions and scientific traffic management practices, was expected to bring a major transformation to the city’s increasingly strained road network
A year after police initiated talks to create a comprehensive traffic master plan for Kozhikode, the initiative remains largely on paper with no visible progress. Despite concerns over traffic congestion, inadequate parking and road accidents, the same issues persist. The plan, which included intelligent traffic control systems, modern parking solutions and scientific management practices, aimed to transform Kozhikode's congested roads.
However, the lack of action has raised questions about the commitment of departments involved. The proposal was first presented by former Deputy Commissioner of Police Arun K. Pavithran at a district meeting chaired by S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar. The plan was expected to be finalized with technical help from the National Institute of Technology – Calicut, along with support from various departments.
Despite the need, little concrete progress has been made, with road accident fatalities in Kozhikode increasing to 315 in 2024 from nearly 5,000 accidents.
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