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Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma wants results. He chaired a review meeting Monday for the Rs 414 crore Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project. He told officials the benefits must reach the public without delay. This project aims to cut traffic congestion and boost public ridership.
The Asian Development Bank funds this work through the Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department. UD&PA Director Jacob Lalawmpuia presented the roadmap. Phase-I runs from the 2027-28 to 2030-31 financial years. Lalduhoma expects the project to "go beyond traffic management to improve public health through pedestrian walkways, upgraded traffic junctions and dedicated parking facilities for buses, trucks and maxi cabs."
Crews will upgrade fleets, build depot terminals, and install electric vehicle charging stations. They plan to improve three main corridors: Kulikawn-Bawngkawn, Temple Square-Vaivakawn, and Bawngkawn-Ramhlun. Regional bus and maxi cab terminals will rise at Muallungthu, Sihhmui, and Bungbangla. Sihhmui and Bungbangla will also host new truck terminals to clear out heavy vehicle traffic.
The Chief Minister demanded smarter planning for areas outside the current municipal boundaries. He insisted these facilities must precede rapid population growth. The move aims to streamline movement and build an organized network across Aizawl.
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