Bhubaneswar: The Rourkela Police District on Wednesday inaugurated a series of solar-powered elevated traffic posts at key junctions across Rourkela city, aimed at strengthening traffic management and enhancing the safety of traffic personnel.
These newly developed posts mark a significant step toward modernising urban traffic control. Each is designed with an elevated platform to improve visibility and is equipped with solar-powered electrical systems, ensuring uninterrupted operation—especially during nighttime and power outages—while also promoting environmental sustainability.
A total of ten solar-enabled traffic posts have been installed at strategic locations:
Ambedkar Chowk
Traffic Gate
S. Post
Mangal Bhawan
M.C. Chowk
DAV Chowk
Hi-Tech Chowk
Balughat Chowk
TCI Chowk
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