MC finishes novel 3D road corridor survey

In a landmark step towards modern urban mobility planning, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) has successfully completed a first-of-its-kind 3D Total Station Survey of all major municipal roads in the city.

This initiative, taken on the directions of MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, aligns with global best practices such as the smart road asset management (SRAM) model, widely used in advanced urban centres across the world.

This comprehensive 3D digital survey provides accurate geospatial data of road corridors, serving as a foundational tool for a wide range of interventions, including smart asset management of roads and associated infrastructure; identification and resolution of drainage and waterlogging issues; mapping and enumeration of trees and natural obstructions; detection of fixed and movable hindrances such as electric poles, telephone lines, kiosks, etc; panning for realignment and removal of encroachments; scientific redesign of junctions and traffic corridors; development of structured parking plans and resolution of on-street parking issue, among others.

The survey spans over 50 kilometers of Ludhiana’s primary mobility corridors, including Old GT Road (Sherpur to Jalandhar Bypass via Jagraon Bridge); Jagraon Bridge to Ferozepur Road Octroi; Lakkar Bridge to Hambran Road Octroi; Samrala Chowk to Bharat Nagar Chowk; Samrala Chowk to Chandigarh Road Octroi; Atam Park T-Point to 200 Feet Road; Bhai Bala Chowk to Phullanwal Chowk (Pakhowal Road); Vishwakarma Chowk to GNDEC (Gill Road); Rahon Road and Tajpur Road.

In addition, digital records for Delhi–Jalandhar Road is being formally obtained from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure integration of national and municipal mobility data.

The survey has also covered 18 major traffic bottlenecks identified jointly by the traffic police and local NGOs. Engineering teams under the MC have already begun preparing technical drawings and data-backed redesign solutions for these locations.

Twelve accident black spots have undergone complete road safety audits and detailed engineering designs have been finalised. These will be implemented to reduce crash risk and improve commuter safety.

Additionally, the survey has shed light on critical parking issues along these corridors. Unregulated on-street parking, informal parking zones, and encroachments have been mapped in detail. This data will help create structured parking zones, support traffic enforcement, and help reclaim public space for a smoother flow pf traffic and improved pedestrian safety.

Commissioner Dachalwal said this 3D survey marked a transformative step in how Ludhiana envisions and manages its roads. It’s not just a survey—it’s the foundation of a smarter, safer, and more inclusive urban future. From asset management to junction redesign, from drainage to parking—this data will empower the MC’s in-house teams to make informed, timely, and citizen-centric decisions. “We are proud to be setting a model for other cities to follow,” he added.