Such disruptions are not just an inconvenience but impact the school’s smooth functioning, said the report. While a senior police officer cited a truck breakdown narrowing the road further, which has already been compromised due to ongoing Metro work, it is vital that a macro view is taken of the problems on this road.

Since the school operates in a number of sessions, there is a domino effect in case school buses are unable to come in on time for the first session, the entire schedule is affected.

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Traffic administration will now have to look at some alternative routes, including stopping heavy vehicles, except school buses, if possible, on this road. This is easier said than done, yet, a comprehensive plan must be in place. Even if some restricted timings can be imposed it may prove beneficial. A robust traffic police presence will also be helpful to manage and guide traffic. There are a substantial amount of roads in the city, with these problems, thanks to ongoing infra work.

Yet, the fact that a school has had to cancel a session means this has escalated to serious proportions and needs an informed, expert solution. We can also conjecture that emergency vehicles will have a tough time accessing this stretch if the need arises.