Authority Issues Operational G...

The Authority has issued operational guidelines to relevant departments to reinforce and streamline control and operational activities recently handed over from the former Traffic Management Authority.

In accordance with Proclamation No. 94/2026, a discussion was held with leaders from the Road Asset Management Network Management department to ensure the smooth and high-performance execution of these newly acquired responsibilities.

Eng. Takele Lulena, Deputy Director General of the Authority's Operations Sector, stated that active measures are being taken to fully integrate and sustain these expanded statutory powers.

Eng. Takele detailed that the newly assigned duties include:

• Installing and managing traffic signs

• Implementing speed control/calming measures

• Installing traffic lights

• Issuing road closure permits

• Executing road marking and painting works

The Deputy Director General noted that the Authority has completed necessary structural adjustments and allocated adequate personnel to effectively deliver on these added responsibilities.