Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday reviewed the proposed ₹414.04-crore Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project (ASUTP), aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving public transport infrastructure in the state capital.
The project, proposed with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to be implemented under the Externally Aided Project scheme. Its first phase is scheduled for 2027-28 to 2030-31.
Chairing a review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall in Aizawl, Lalduhoma stressed the need for a reliable, clean, well-managed and punctual public transport system to encourage greater public ridership and reduce traffic congestion.
He said the project would go beyond traffic management to improve public health through pedestrian walkways, upgraded traffic junctions and dedicated parking facilities for buses, trucks and maxi cabs.
The Chief Minister also called for advance planning of major highways beyond Aizawl’s municipal limits to prevent future congestion as surrounding areas become more populated.
During the meeting, UD&PA Director Jacob Lalawmpuia presented the project’s proposed components, which include upgrades to public transport services, depot terminals and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The plan also proposes improvements to three major traffic junctions: Kulikawn–Bawngkawn, Temple Square–Vaivakawn and Bawngkawn–Ramhlun.
Regional terminals for buses and maxi cabs are proposed at Muallungthu, Sihhmui and Bungbangla, while truck terminals are planned at Sihhmui and Bungbangla.
Participants also discussed the possibility of establishing cold-chain storage facilities and wholesale markets at the proposed regional terminals.
The meeting further explored connecting Aizawl’s internal roads to the ongoing Aizawl Western Bypass at multiple points to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion.
Representatives from various state departments, traffic police, Central YMA and transport operators’ associations attended the meeting.
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