In view of the rising summer temperatures, the Nagpur City Traffic Police has announced changes in traffic signal operations across the city. With temperatures crossing 40°C, officials said there is a higher risk of heat-related problems for commuters waiting at signals. Traffic signals have already been installed and are working at major intersections in Nagpur, and are being adjusted based on traffic flow at each junction. However, since traffic is very low at certain intersections during the afternoon hours, the department has decided to introduce a special system at 31 junctions. According to the press note, signals at these selected intersections will operate on “Red Blinker” mode between 2 PM and 4 PM daily. This means motorists can follow the rule of “Stop, Look, and Proceed” instead of waiting for full signal cycles. The move is expected to save time and fuel, and also reduce exposure to extreme heat. During this period, a speed limit of 20 kmph has been made compulsory at these junctions. Traffic police have appealed to citizens to follow all rules strictly and cooperate for their own safety and smooth traffic movement.

 

According to Traffic Police, the Red Blinker mode will be implemented at Ladies Club Square, GPO Square, Shrimohini Complex Square, Police Talav Tea Point, VCA Square, Kannamwar Square, Hislop College Square, Raja Rani Square, Board Office Square, Dharampeth Y Point, Vivekanand Nagar–Hindusthan Colony Square, Bole Petrol Pump Square, Ahimsa Square, Agyaram Devi Square, Telephone Exchange Square, Ambedkar Square, Kamal Square, D P Road T Point, T B Ward Square, Purushottam Bazaar Square, Neeri Tea Point, Bajaj Nagar Square, Jaitala Bazaar Square, Khamla Square, Bhende Layout Square, Dev Nagar Square, Gurudev Nagar Square , Sakkardara Square, Sangharsh Nagar Square, 10 Number Puliya, and Kamgar Nagar Square. Traffic police have urged motorists to remain cautious and follow the speed limit while passing through these intersections during the designated hours.