In a bold push toward smarter urban mobility, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a year-long, citywide maintenance program for all traffic signals and blinkers — a move aimed at eliminating signal failures that frequently snarl traffic during peak hours.
Under the ₹42-lakh initiative, NMC’s Electrical Department will oversee real-time maintenance of over 140 signal junctions across all 10 municipal zones. The plan includes daily inspections of controllers, timers, LEDs, wiring, and signal heads, with on-ground technicians responding swiftly to faults, dim lighting, or synchronization glitches.
The contractor is required to submit weekly performance reports, maintain detailed service logs, and resolve faults within strict timelines — often within hours — to avoid traffic disruption. A 12-month defect liability clause ensures post-repair accountability at no additional cost.
What sets this contract apart is its built-in coordination mandate with Nagpur Traffic Police and power utility MSEDCL. Signal synchronization, especially across corridors, must align with police directives. Power issues and billing anomalies must be handled proactively. Non-compliance will attract penalties.
NMC Executive Engineer (Electrical) emphasized that the initiative combines 24×7 readiness with a data-driven reporting system, paving the way for smart governance in traffic control.
If implemented effectively, this proactive model could transform Nagpur’s traffic management and serve as a benchmark for other fast-growing cities across Maharashtra.
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