Mangaluru: Puttur has been selected among four towns in the Mysuru division for a comprehensive road survey and mobility plan by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), with the study expected to pave the way for phased improvements to junctions, road connectivity, footpaths and traffic management.Amala Ramachandra, president of the Puttur Town Planning Authority, told TOI that the road inventory and mobility plan (RIMP) will cover all roads within Puttur City Municipal Council limits and a 3km buffer area around the town. The survey is expected to begin within 15 days and take around six months to complete.The study will document road widths, junctions, traffic movement, parking facilities, public transport and pedestrian infrastructure using GIS-based mapping. The existing road network will also be assessed against the town planning authority’s master plan proposals to identify missing links and safety concerns.“The survey will cover every inch of Puttur and help prepare a scientific plan for the town. It will look at how roads should be designed, where footpaths are needed and how cycling tracks and other facilities for pedestrians can be developed,” Ramachandra said.Following the survey, DULT is expected to prepare designs and cost estimates for priority junctions and road corridors, forming the basis for a phased development plan spanning 10 years.Ramachandra said junction improvements would be among the key areas of focus, particularly at locations facing frequent congestion and traffic bottlenecks. Proposed interventions would depend on scientific assessments of turning angles, visibility, the space required for traffic islands or roundabouts, and the availability of land.“Planning and development are two different aspects. They will first prepare a scientific plan for the entire town. Wherever land is available, the development work can be taken up. If additional land is required at a junction, the local body will have to facilitate its availability,” he said.DULT will fully fund the study under the State Urban Transport Fund (SUTF), with a Bengaluru-based consultant.The plan will identify priority junctions and road corridors for improvements, including footpaths, cycling tracks, parking, bus stops and road safety measures, besides addressing missing links.Ramachandra said several Puttur junctions faced major issues, while space constraints ruled out road widening at some locations. The survey would identify possible interventions and guide future development when funds and land become available.
