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Himacha: Pathania raises Shahpur traders’ issues with CM, seeks underpass to ease traffic congestion

Dharamshala, Nov 3 (UNI) Deputy Chief Whip and Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania today met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and raised the demands of Shahpur traders, construction of an underpass to ease growing traffic congestion, and the need for better traffic management in the town.
He also sought the deployment of a DSP (Traffic) or appropriate traffic management arrangements to regulate the increasing vehicular movement.
Besides, he highlighted the demands and concerns of residents affected by the proposed expansion of Gaggal airport
The Chief Minister gave a positive response to the issues raised by the MLA and assured him of early resolution.
Before this meeing, Pathania also held a meeting with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, office-bearers of the Shahpur Traders’ Association and local traders to discuss their problems and demands.
The meeting, held at the Public Works Department Rest House in Shahpur, saw traders seek designated sites for firecracker shops during Diwali, construction of an underpass to ease growing traffic congestion, removal of roadside trees along Rehlu Road and adequate parking facilities for shoppers during the festive season.
Pathania assured the traders that their concerns were among his priorities and directed the administration to ensure proper parking, traffic management and necessary arrangements for firecracker shops to avoid inconvenience to traders and the public during Diwali.
Regarding the proposed underpass, he said the issue would be taken up with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to find a permanent solution to the traffic problem.
Later, Pathania met the CM at Gaggal airport and raised the demands of Shahpur traders, construction of the underpass and the need for better traffic management in the town. He also sought the deployment of a DSP (Traffic) or appropriate traffic management arrangements to regulate the increasing vehicular movement.
Besides, he highlighted the demands and concerns of residents affected by the proposed expansion of Gaggal airport.
The Chief Minister gave a positive response to the issues raised by the MLA and assured him of early resolution.
Pathania said his priority was to accelerate development in Shahpur constituency and ensure better facilities for traders, local residents and commuters. He added that all issues concerning the constituency would be strongly pursued with the state government.
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