PRAYAGRAJ, May 14 -- Prayagraj is set to take a major step towards easing congestion, as the district traffic department and Prayagraj Smart City Limited are mulling over a proposal to introduce an Artificial Intelligence-enabled traffic signalling system across identified 229 intersections. The plan, once approved by the state government, aims to ensure round-the-clock monitoring and smoother vehicle movement in the city.

Officials said the initiative is designed not only to improve daily traffic flow but also to handle the surge in vehicles during large religious gatherings such as the annual Magh Mela, as well as Kumbh and Maha Kumbh events. Entry and exit points of the district are also expected to be brought under the system to bett...