Chandigarh administration has decided to close down one of the main parking area in the busiest sector of Chandigarh i.e. Sector 22. So, the next time you go to Sector 22 market, you may not find the parking area at its place to park your vehicle. And yes, we forgot to tell you that we are taking about the parking area in inner market which is adjoining Kiran cinema and the Shastri Market area.
The decision has been taken in context to convert the parking area into a green belt. Well, greenery is essential and we guess that a green cover in the area will look cool as compared to parking. and create space near ISBT 17. Irrespective of the decision, Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has written a letter to the administration stating that the move is not feasible and it may
If you are wondering that where will you park your vehicle on your next visit to Sector 22, then you need to be informed that a parking space is being created near ISBT 17. Irrespective of the decision, Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has written a letter to the administration stating that the move is not feasible and it may irk people and traders in the area.
Highlights of the decision:
If the decision will be implemented in the area then you have to park your vehicle across the road near ISBT 17 and come to the place by walking using a table top crossing.
- Parking place for Sector 22 will be allotted across ISBT 17 in Chandigarh.
- It will also facilitate table top crossing in Chandigarh.
- The current parking lot will be developed as green belt.
Municipal Corporation has suggested an underground multilevel parking area in Sector 22 instead of closing the current one. According to MC, single subway to Commercial Centre Sector 22 cannot hold the rush of both the parking areas in Chandigarh.
Current Situation Sector 22 Parking Lot:
According to a survey, between 12 PM and 2 PM, Sector 22 parking lot sees over 395 cars and 786 two wheelers in the area. These numbers simply doubled in the evening hours. And the new parking area has the capacity of 150 cars and 100 two wheelers. The situation is so tense that 3000 traders have threatened to shut their shops with respect to the closing of parking lots of Sector 22 in Chandigarh.
As of now, the parking area has been closed temporarily.
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