A STUDY ON EFFECT OF METRO RAIL WORK ZONE ON TRAFFIC FLOW PARAMETERS IN URBAN AREA - A CASE STUDY OF CHANDKHEDA STRETCH IN AHMEDABAD CITY

Abstract

Metro rail project implementation includes way to the construction activities.In this process, long term
construction work zones are inevitable. Long term work zones on urban roads lead to many problems such as reduction
in space mean speed, reduction in traffic flow, increase in density, increase in delay etc. It becomes necessary to study
and quantify the impact of Metro rail construction work zones on traffic flow parameters. The present research aims to
study the impact of Metro rail construction work zones on traffic flow parameters and consequently quantify these
impacts for present situation. Using videography techniques, space mean speed, flow and density are determined in work
zone and non work zone conditions and compared. With such impacts, it becomes imperative to have traffic management
techniques and systematic work zone scheduling so as to reduce the impacts of metro rail construction work zones. The
present study will helpful for planning during implementation of Metro rail project or similar long term project to the
urban authority.