The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) standing committee, during its meeting on Thursday, directed officials to accelerate pre-monsoon road safety measures across the city. Standing committee chairman Kamlesh Patel instructed the civic administration to backfill all open trenches and potholes dug for various infrastructure projects within a week. He also issued a strict directive banning any fresh excavation work across the city.
Monsoon Preparedness and Traffic Management
“The monsoon is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad by June 15,” Patel said. “Consequently, the municipal commissioner has directed that all existing pits be filled in the coming days. No new excavation permits will be approved from today onwards.”
He added, “To ensure smooth traffic flow during the rains, a joint enforcement team has been constituted to clear road bottlenecks. Additionally, the AMC has decided to hire specialised towing cranes and manpower for the estate department through an agency affiliated with the police department. Operating across all zones for a six-month period, these cranes will be hired at a rate of Rs 4,600 per eight-hour shift, at an estimated total expenditure of Rs 1.25 crore.”
Deferred Recruitment Exam Proposal
Meanwhile, a proposal to conduct written exams for vacant Class 1 and Class 2 positions within the AMC was deferred. The proposal aimed to authorise the AMC commissioner to finalise premier educational institutions to conduct the tests and oversee the expenses. The standing committee has postponed its decision on the matter.
These measures are part of the AMC's broader strategy to mitigate monsoon-related disruptions and ensure public safety. The ban on new excavations aims to prevent additional hazards during the rainy season, while the deployment of towing cranes is expected to reduce traffic congestion caused by stalled vehicles. The deferred recruitment exam proposal will be revisited in a future meeting, with further discussions anticipated on the selection of institutions and cost management.
