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"Safety Measures Enhanced in Maharashtra: Rumble Strips to be Installed Every 5 km on Samruddhi Expressway"
Published On : 2023-10-30T18:06:25+0530 [ IST ] |
Author : Amit_Rahangdale
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"Safety Measures Enhanced in Maharashtra: Rumble Strips to be Installed Every 5 km on Samruddhi Expressway"
India / Nagpur :
Nagpur: After the recent accidents on the Nagpur Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway, the state government authority has decided to install rumble strips every 5 km on the operational stretch.
Further, sculptures will be erected along the carriageway to keep motorists alert, an official said. As many as 3,500 accidents have been reported on the Samruddhi Expressway since its launch in December 2022, as per the data provided by the official from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC).
"Of the 701-km long expressway, the stretch between Nagpur to Bharvir (582 km) is operational, and nearly 49 lakh vehicles have travelled on it till September since the launch," the MSRDC official said."Rumble strips will be installed every 5 km. At present, the strips are at a distance of around 10 km. We are also planning to install cameras to monitor the speed of vehicles at regular intervals," the official said, clarifying that the project is in the planning phase.
"The MSRDC also plans to place sculptures along the carriageway to break the monotony, and the roadside will be made more colourful with some paintings," he said.
Tags : Maharashtra , Rumble Strips , Samruddhi Expressway , Infrastructure , Road Safety ,
Summary : In a proactive flow to bolster road protection, Maharashtra authorities have initiated the set up of rumble strips at 5-kilometer periods along the Samruddhi Expressway, prioritizing the nicely-being of commuters.
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