Roadside trucks at Pantnagar turn in Rudrapur raise accident risk and worsen SIDCUL traffic

RUDRAPUR: Heavy vehicles parked along the roadside at Pantnagar turn have become a safety concern for commuters travelling towards SIDCUL and Rudrapur. The lines of trucks and canters reportedly narrow the road, slow traffic and increase the risk of collisions.

The problem becomes more visible after the flyover, where vehicles are often parked on both sides of the road leading towards Rudrapur. Drivers entering SIDCUL reportedly leave their vehicles along the carriageway because many companies do not have sufficient internal parking space.

Pantnagar turn marks the beginning of the SIDCUL area. Hundreds of trucks travel through the zone each day while carrying raw and finished material to and from industrial units. With limited parking inside company premises, roadside parking has become a regular sight.

Night-time visibility remains a concern

Residents say the danger increases at night when some parked trucks are left without indicators or reflectors. They say motorcycle riders have collided with such vehicles on several occasions. The road is also described as dark immediately after vehicles come down from the flyover, making stationary trucks harder to notice.

“After coming down from the flyover, the area remains dark. Trucks parked along the roadside cannot be seen clearly. The administration should take immediate action,” said Sunil Kumar, a local shopkeeper.

Ramesh Joshi, a local resident, said long queues of trucks form on the road by evening. He said the narrow road and heavy traffic create difficulties for pedestrians and that several incidents have narrowly been avoided.

Calls for permanent parking facility

Local people say complaints have been submitted several times to the police and the transport department. However, they claim that enforcement has largely remained limited to issuing challans.

Residents and representatives of the industrial area are calling for a transport town or dedicated parking yard within SIDCUL. They say a permanent facility could keep heavy vehicles away from the main road and reduce both congestion and accident risk.

“We have repeatedly requested land for a transport town. Companies have limited space, so vehicles are parked outside. A permanent parking facility would address both traffic jams and accidents,” said Ajay Tiwari, former president of the SIDCUL Association.

Gajendra Singh, president of the SIDCUL Association, said all company managers had been told to ensure that their trucks were parked in an orderly manner. He said a meeting would be held soon to find a solution.

The immediate concern for commuters is the continued presence of heavy vehicles beside a busy and relatively narrow road. Until a permanent parking arrangement is established, better organisation of truck parking and visibility measures remain central to the concerns raised by residents and local representatives.

Conclusion

Roadside parking near Pantnagar turn is causing congestion and raising safety concerns, particularly after dark. Local representatives want a permanent SIDCUL parking facility, while the SIDCUL Association says a meeting will be held to seek a solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the roadside parking problem being reported?

The problem is being reported at Pantnagar turn and on the road beyond the flyover towards Rudrapur, near the SIDCUL area.

Q. Which vehicles are being parked along the road?

Trucks and canters carrying material to and from SIDCUL companies are being parked along the roadside.

Q. Why are drivers parking outside the companies?

The report attributes the roadside parking to a lack of sufficient parking space inside many companies.

Q. Why is the situation considered more dangerous at night?

Residents say some parked vehicles do not have indicators or reflectors, while the area after the flyover remains dark.

Q. What action do local people want?

They want a transport town or permanent parking yard inside the SIDCUL area.

Q. What has the SIDCUL Association said?

SIDCUL Association president Gajendra Singh said company managers had been instructed to organise truck parking and that a meeting would be held soon.