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Smart City Control Centre Inactive, Sparks Traffic Chaos and Public Outcry
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:40 AM
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An inactive Smart City control centre has been blamed for widespread traffic chaos, drawing criticism from commuters and officials alike.
The control centre responsible for coordinating traffic signals was found inactive during peak hours, leading to uncoordinated traffic flow and widespread gridlock. Commuters reported severe delays and frustration, and the incident has sparked public criticism of the city’s smart infrastructure management. Authorities have announced an investigation into the failure and plan to upgrade monitoring systems to prevent future disruptions.