By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Saturday, February 7, 2026
Agartala: In a bid to address the worsening traffic congestion in the capital’s busiest hubs, the Municipal Commissioner of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), Saju Vaheed (IAS), and the CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited conducted a joint field inspection today. The high-level team visited the IGM Hospital and Battala areas to evaluate potential sites for organized parking and to find a balance between city decongestion and the rehabilitation of small traders.
The visit comes in the wake of a citywide eviction and anti-encroachment drive that began on February 3rd, aimed at clearing footpaths for pedestrians and ensuring smooth vehicular movement.
Focus on IGM Hospital: Easing Patient Access
The first stop of the inspection was the IGM Hospital complex. As one of the state’s most frequented medical facilities, the surrounding roads are often choked with haphazardly parked two-wheelers and ambulances.
The officials examined designated areas within the hospital vicinity to create surface-level parking zones. The Commissioner emphasized that organized parking is crucial to ensure that emergency vehicles can enter and exit the hospital without delay. “Our priority is to ensure that patients and their families don’t face hurdles due to traffic chaos while reaching the hospital,” an official stated.
Battala: Managing the Commercial Heartbeat
The team then moved to Battala, the commercial nerve center of Agartala. Following the recent drive against illegal parking on covered drains and roadsides, the administration is now under pressure to provide alternative parking spots for commuters and shoppers.
During the visit, the officials identified vacant land and specific road stretches that could be converted into Smart City-managed parking lots. The CEO of Agartala Smart City noted that the “Development of Surface Level Parking” project, which is currently in the tendering phase, will be fast-tracked to accommodate the growing number of vehicles in this zone.
Rehabilitation of Small Vendors
A key takeaway from today’s visit was the administration’s intent to rehabilitate evicted vendors. The Commissioner and Smart City Director inspected possible alternative vending zones near Battala and IGM. The goal is to shift vendors from main roads to designated spots where they can conduct business without obstructing traffic.
“While we are strict about clearing the roads, we are also looking at the human side. We are identifying spaces where small traders can be relocated scientifically,” said Commissioner Saju Vaheed.
Timeline for Completion
The Agartala Smart City projects, including the smart roads and parking facilities, are aiming for a March 2026 completion. Today’s inspection is seen as a crucial step in fine-tuning the final blueprints for urban mobility in Agartala.
The administration has urged citizens to cooperate by using only designated parking zones and avoiding illegal parking on footpaths, warning that the “fine-and-tow” policy will remain strictly in effect.
