{
  "id": 8274167,
  "title": "CM Adhikari Launches New Traffic Control Room To Monitor Road Movement Across State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cm-adhikari-launches-new-traffic-control-room-to-monitor-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:49:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/cm-adhikari-launches-new-traffic-control-room-to-monitor-road-movement-across-state"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolkata, Friday - Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a state-of-the-art traffic control room at the West Bengal Traffic Police Headquarters in Salt Lake on Friday. Adhikari emphasized the importance of this control room, which he believes will significantly improve traffic monitoring across the state, particularly in congested areas such as Dankuni, Kaliachak, Farakka, and Islampur.\n\nSpeaking at the inauguration, Adhikari revealed that he had previously advocated for a live monitoring system, which will now be implemented through this control room. The system will provide real-time feeds, enabling the traffic police to identify and address traffic issues promptly.\n\nIn addition to the control room, Adhikari introduced a toll-free number and assured the public that a mobile link and a WhatsApp number will soon be available for reporting issues and complaints. He also announced that the repair works for the defunct CCTV cameras will commence soon, and the traffic kiosks will undergo an upgrade.\n\nAddressing the parking concerns in North Bengal, specifically in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, Adhikari stated that the Magistrates have been directed to identify alternative parking locations to alleviate congestion. However, he acknowledged that due to the region's geographical constraints, the process might take some time. Adhikari personally inspected several check posts using the control room, highlighting the need for strict vigilance in these areas.",
  "summary": "Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday inaugurated a newly built control room at the West Bengal Traffic Police Headquarters in Salt Lake. New control room inaugurated Speaking at the inauguration, Adhikari said that he had suggested a live monitoring system based on his prior experiences. The system in the control room will provide live monitoring feeds to curb traffic issues,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}