PREVENTING TRAFFIC JAMS AT INTERSECTIONS IN TURAKURGAN DISTRICT: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

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In-depth analysis of traffic congestion at intersections in the Turakurgan district of Namangan region and development ofeffective solutions. Objective: Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at the most congested intersections in the district through real-time monitoring (ITS), smart traffic lights, separate turning lanes, optimizationofpublictransport, and infrastructural improvements. Methodology: Based on a weekly observation plan in June 2021, traffic flow statistics were studiedin themorning, lunch,afternoon, and evening hours. • A comprehensive analysis of vehicle speed, stopping, and psychosocial factors was conducted.Asosiy natijalar: • Traffic flow is highest on Wednesdays between 12:00–13:00 and 17:30–18:30, increasing pollution, fuel consumption, and driver stress. • The current traditional traffic light system and traffic stops with unclear directions exacerbate traffic congestion. Proposed solutions: • Real-time monitoring, smart traffic lights, dedicated turning lanes, reshaping publictransport routes, expanding ring roads with bridges. •Step-by-step practical measures were presented withplanning tables. Research methodology The Namangan Institute of Engineering and Construction studied traffic flow at intersections in the Turakurgan district in May-June 2021. The research was carried out using observation and analysis methods. The density of traffic flow, road capacity, and the causes of traffic jams were identified, and recommendations were developed. https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue5,2025 1120 lex.uz+4kun.uz+4kun.uz+4uz.wikipedia.orgcyberleninka.ru+4iupr.ru+4iupr.ru+4cyberleninka.ru +1iupr.ru+1 Key problems • High traffic flow density: According to the research results, on Wednesday of the week, between 12:00 and 13:00, the traffic flow reached 3727 vehicles/hour. This is higher than the road capacity level andleads to trafficjams. • Inadequate road infrastructure: The lack of additional lanes and special lanes for turns at intersections slows down trafficflow. • Incorrect location of taxis and buses: Incorrect location of passenger drop-off and pick-up pointsexacerbates traffic congestion. Recommended solutions: 1. Creating additional lanes: Traffic flow can be improved by creating separate lanes for turns at intersections (carman lanes). 2. Special parking areas for taxis and buses: It is recommended to create special lanes for dropping off and picking up passengers opposite the "ZILOL" market and the SPC training center. 3. Building a flyover over the bridge: By transferring the Fergana Ring Road over the bridge, it will be ensured that it does not interfere with the local traffic flow. Installing smart traffic lights: Smart traffic lights are needed to manage traffic flow in real time. Diagram: Changein trafficflow(vehicles/hour) Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00-9:00 2350 2464 2827 2557 12:00- 2647 2864 3727 3215 13:00 15:30- 1919 2198 2600 2457 16:30 17:30- 1864 2247 3278 2895 18:30 Situationanalysis:currentsituation • Problematic intersections: I.Karimov and Kosonsoy streets at the intersection of the Fergana Ring Road, as well as the intersections of “Islom Karimov” and “Galaba” are the points with the heaviest trafficjams mapcarta.com+15cyberleninka.ru+15cyberleninka.ru+15. • Traffic jam intensity: According to legal studies, traffic flow at these intersections stops for about 40minutesfor several days. https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue5,2025 1121 •Social and environmental consequences: As a result of traffic jams, fuel consumption increases, airpollutionincreases, and psychological stress fordrivers increases cyberleninka.ru. Research methodology • Data collection methods: Since June 2021, 5-day observations have been conducted on different days of the week (Monday–Thursday) during the morning (8–9), lunch (12–13), afternoon (15:30–16:30), andevening (17:30–18:30)peak hours iupr.ru. Statistical data: Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00-9:00 2350 2464 2827 2557 12:00-13:00 2647 2864 3727 3215 15:30-16:30 1919 2198 2600 2457 17:30-18:30 1864 2247 3278 2895 The highest traffic jams were observed on Wednesday between 12–13 and 17:30–18:30 iupr.ru+1cyberleninka.ru+1. Mainproblems 1. Lack of human resources: Due to the lack of traffic operators at unformatted intersections, thereis a lack ofcontrol over order in emergency situations. 2. Infrastructure limitations: Although qualified traffic lights (intelligent trigger control systems) can have a positive effect, the current devices are traditional, time-based, and are not enough to reduce trafficjams cyberleninka.ru. 3. Disorganization of directional transport: Due to the close location of taxi/bus stops to these intersections, inflation is strong and traffic slows down. 4. Territorial integration problem: Due to the expansion of the district, the infrastructure project was not updated earlier. Proposed in-depthsolutions 1.Real-timemonitoringsystem (Intelligent Transport System –ITS) Usi