Idle truck parking facility: Transport body proposes 12-hour and 24-hour parking options with rationalised rates

During the meeting, the office-bearers highlighted that road re-carpeting in the Transport Area was last carried out in 2018 and 2021.

Since then, the internal roads have deteriorated, causing inconvenience to heavy vehicles. They urged the administration to undertake immediate re-carpeting and strengthening of roads to ensure smooth vehicular movement.

Association president J S Gill drew attention to the poor and dilapidated condition of the night shelter at the Idle Truck Parking area. He said the facility urgently requires repair and renovation to make it fully functional. He demanded basic amenities such as proper bedding, adequate ventilation, open sitting space, kitchen arrangements, fans and coolers for truck drivers and helpers.

The association also sought the construction of four rain shelters within the parking area, stating that the lack of shade causes severe inconvenience during extreme weather conditions. To address security concerns and curb theft incidents, the members demanded concertina fencing on the boundary wall and installation of CCTV cameras across the area.

Further demands included construction of a labour hostel on reserved land, development of vacant booth spaces, and strengthening of storm water drainage and sewer lines. The members pointed out that frequent blockages and increased demand have worsened the situation in recent years.

The Transport Association also sought development of green belts and open gyms, installation of additional street lights and high-mast lighting, and early operationalisation of the weighbridge, which is currently non-functional.

Concerns were raised over the presence of illegal vendors in the Transport Area and an unauthorised entry point towards Bapudham Colony.

The association demanded strict action against encroachments and closure of the illegal access route.

Assuring cooperation, Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar said all genuine issues raised during the meeting would be examined in detail.

He added that necessary directions would be issued to the departments concerned to resolve the problems in a time-bound manner.