The directions were issued by Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani at a high-level meeting convened to discuss the ways and means for streamlining the vehicular movement in the summer capital.
The Minister issued instructions to all stakeholders to regulate city traffic and initiate strict action against defaulters.
"The mindset of the people has to change. Gone are the days of roadside parking. We have identified nearly 56 spots for bus-bays at pressure junctions so that traffic is managed in a more effective way," Wani said.
He said in the first phase, 35 bus-bays will be made functional by June this year. Additional shelter sheds in consonance with city ambiance will be constructed.
Urging the Traffic Department to ensure that North and South Axis' of Srinagar city are not frequently choked, the Minister stressed on putting in place a comprehensive mobility plan to address the issue of traffic jams.
He asked officials of the corporation and SDA to coordinate with Traffic Department for smooth regulation of vehicular movement.
"I am sure the introduction of Traffic Signal System, additional parking lots and bus-bays will help in easing traffic congestion in the city in the coming few weeks," the Minister added.
The Minister asked SMC to monitor construction of big shopping malls so that their basements or ground floor is reserved for car parking.
The Minister said that adequate manpower has been provided to manage traffic in and out of the city.
To manage flow of traffic in and out of the city, the Minister was informed that two corridors have been selected for installation of Traffic Signal System.
The first corridor from Airport to Sonawar Chowk will cover 17 intersections while the second corridor from Panthachowk to HMT Chowk will cover 14 intersections.
