DM chairs meeting to address traffic congestion issues in Leh City

Leh: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Shrikant Balasaheb Suse IAS, District Magistrate Leh to address heavy traffic congestion in Leh city and to ensure smooth vehicular movement, considering the recent opening of National Highways.

The meeting was attended by SSP Leh, SP Security Ladakh, Addl. DC Leh, and concerned officials of defense forces. 

After careful deliberation, it was decided in the meeting that to manage traffic effectively and reduce congestion, the movement of all HMVs will be restricted within Leh city between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily as per past practice. 

The primary objective is to improve traffic flow, alleviate congestion, and enhance commuting experiences for residents and visitors.

 These measures aim to optimize road safety in Leh city.

Necessary directions were issued to traffic police to coordinate with all the stakeholders for the effective implementation. 

The District Administration, Leh and Ladakh police LP Leh seek cooperation of all the stakeholders and general public and urge to comply with these regulations in the interest of the community.