THE extensive task of removing the overhead hanging cables and burying them has already begun in the city, with officials saying some key areas in Hongkou, Xuhui and Huangpu districts will clear them out by the month-end.

At the same time, a new type of street lamp is being introduced in which the cables will run through the poles. The multifunctional street lamp poles exceed 8 meters.

At the top of the pole will be the lamp, with the traffic signals just below it, followed by the pedestrian walking lights.