Feasible solutions for reducing traffic from Meeramakkam mosque junction to Thopawana temple area in Kandy

Abstract

Road traffic congestion is a major problem in many cities all around the world. Motorists and passengers waste their valuable time in streets due to heavy traffic congestion and it increases the air pollution with more carbon emission. This is a common issue in many cities in Sri Lanka. However, Kandy city as the second largest city in Sri Lanka is severely impacted with lack of road facilities. It has been identified many difficulties to expand the existing road network in Kandy city due to the geographical and historical values. Road from Meeramakkam mosque to Thapowana temple is a very important area in Kandy Central Business District (CBD) since Many public and commercial buildings are located around this area. The heavy traffic congestion in this area destroy the energetic working hours during morning and evening peak hours and adversely impact on the economy. Moreover, the noise and emission of the vehicles contaminate the environment and affect the health of people. In this study, the possible causes of traffic congestion were identified by traffic survey in this area. Feasible solutions are presented based on the analysing of the research study to minimize the existing traffic congestion in the study area of Meeramakkam mosque to Thapowana temple.