To,
Municipal Corporation, Dhanbad
Dhanbad Traffic Police & District Administration

 Dhanbad is one of Jharkhand’s most important cities, with rapidly increasing traffic due to urban growth, commercial activity, and daily commuter movement. Unfortunately, traffic management infrastructure has not kept pace with this growth.

Several major intersections and traffic chokepoints in Dhanbad lack functional traffic lights, leading to:

• Frequent traffic jams
• Road rage and unsafe driving behavior
• Delays for emergency vehicles
• Increased risk of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities
• Pedestrians, school children, senior citizens, cyclists, and two‑wheeler riders are especially vulnerable at unregulated crossings.

Why This Matters
Traffic signals are a basic and proven safety mechanism. Their absence at busy intersections results in chaos, confusion, and preventable accidents. Cities across India have significantly reduced road accidents by installing and maintaining traffic lights combined with proper enforcement.

Installing traffic signals will:

✅ Improve road safety for all users
✅ Reduce accidents and fatalities
✅ Ensure smoother traffic flow
✅ Lower congestion and commuting time
✅ Support emergency response movement
✅ Improve overall civic discipline

Dhanbad deserves the same level of safety and infrastructure as other modern Indian cities.

 Key Locations Needing Immediate Attention
(Indicative — final list to be assessed by authorities)

• Bank More
• Hirapur
• Bartand
• Saraidhela
• Police Line
• Bus Stand areas
• Major school, hospital, and market junctions

Our Demand
We respectfully urge the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, in coordination with the Traffic Police and District Administration, to:

• Conduct an urgent traffic assessment of major intersections and chokepoints
• Install properly functioning traffic lights at high‑traffic locations
• Ensure regular maintenance and uninterrupted power supply
• Introduce clear road signage and pedestrian crossings
• Implement public awareness initiatives and enforcement

A Call to Action
Road safety is not a luxury — it is a basic civic right. Every day of delay puts lives at risk. Simple infrastructure improvements can prevent irreversible tragedies.

By signing this petition, we stand together to demand safer roads, smoother traffic, and a better quality of life for Dhanbad’s residents. We urge the authorities to take immediate and decisive action.

Let’s make Dhanbad safer, one intersection at a time.

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Organizer Name: Main Hoon Dhanbad
(https://maihoondhanbad.org/