Emphasizing the urgent need to prevent road accidents and ensure efficient traffic flow, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan directed concerned departments to take immediate and coordinated action for road safety in Belagavi district.
Presiding over the District Road Safety Committee meeting held at the DC office on Wednesday, Roshan said, “A strategic and safety-first approach is crucial for managing the city’s growing traffic. An actionable and well-coordinated road safety plan must be implemented without delay.”
He stressed that the Police, Transport, and Public Works Departments must work together to improve traffic conditions across the district. Currently, 22 traffic signals are operational, and plans are in place to construct flyovers at seven major junctions in Belagavi city.
The DC instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) to invite tenders from planning agencies and move forward with preparing a comprehensive traffic management project. He insisted that before the tendering stage, agencies submitting project reports must strictly adhere to prescribed guidelines. An estimated 4 km of flyovers are proposed under this plan, and the Member Secretaries of the Road Safety Committee have been asked to ensure timely completion of the tendering process.
Project Planning Based on Kalaburagi Model
Roshan noted that Kalaburagi district had already implemented a phased approach—short-term, medium-term, and long-term—to traffic management through a Detailed Project Report (DPR). “A similar model will be adapted for Belagavi to address urban traffic issues and enhance road safety comprehensively,” he added.
Integrating AI for Smarter Traffic Management
In a forward-looking suggestion, a technical assistant from the PWD proposed the use of Artificial Intelligence to analyze vehicle movement patterns. Bagalkot district is already leveraging AI-based software to track and classify two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and buses at traffic signals.
“If AI-powered smart cameras are installed under the Smart City project in Belagavi, it would be possible to collect real-time traffic data, helping authorities to manage congestion more effectively,” the official added.
The meeting concluded with a strong push for adopting modern tools and enforcing accountability to create a safer, more efficient traffic system for Belagavi.
I would request the concerned to first improve the quality of roads. There are potholes all over main roads in the city. The third gate ROB is in a very dilapidated condition. There is no mention of completion of existing incomplete works. The other side of 3 rd gate ROB is still not completed. Adding to the problem, the department has planned to construct the underpass near the 4 th railway gate. There is no proper planning. Citizens are not involved at all.
sir good morning
we appreciate the work what you have supposed to take & implement.
before all that make roads first,the roads are in pathetic condition,hope you all travel by road everyday?
put heavy fines,so called high profile roads,from club road to hanuman nagar,from DC home to sadashiv nagar,do you call them roads.
two wheeler riders,will break their rib cage if they travel everyday if such roads exist for another month or so.
rules & regulations are really necessary,for that proper infrastructure also must
pls consider sir
I request to finish the pending pot hole road repair works and complete the ROB 3RD railway gate first then only start other projects.