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As galore arsenic 701 of the 1,278 accident-prone ‘black spots’ identified connected National Highways (NH) successful Karnataka person been rectified done semipermanent measures, according to information from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
With 1,278 achromatic spots, Karnataka ranks sixth among States with the highest fig of accident-prone locations connected National Highways successful the country. Only Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Punjab and West Bengal person reported a higher fig of specified locations, arsenic per State-wise information compiled by the Ministry.
Officials explained that achromatic spots are identified based connected a defined threshold of accidents involving fatalities oregon grievous injuries, utilizing mishap reports submitted by State governments. “These locations are flagged aft analysing mishap frequence and severity implicit a specified period,” an authoritative said.
While implicit fractional of Karnataka’s identified achromatic spots person been permanently addressed, 577 locations are yet to beryllium rectified done semipermanent solutions, officials said. “In Karnataka, sustained efforts person resulted successful the imperishable rectification of much than 700 achromatic spots,” an authoritative noted.
Corrective measures
Pending locations are presently being managed done short-term corrective measures, including improved roadworthy markings, installation of signage, clang barriers, roadworthy studs, and delineators, closure of unauthorised median openings, and traffic-calming measures. “These interventions are aimed astatine instantly reducing mishap hazard until imperishable engineering solutions are enactment successful place,” the authoritative said.
Long-term rectification works typically impact improvements successful roadworthy geometry, junction redesign, spot widening of carriageways, and operation of underpasses oregon overpasses. Officials pointed retired that specified works necessitate extended pre-construction activities specified arsenic onshore acquisition, wood clearances and shifting of utilities, which often pb to delays. “These processes are time-consuming but indispensable to guarantee durable information outcomes,” the authoritative added.
Data-driven interventions
The Ministry has strengthened data-driven interventions done the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) system, earlier known arsenic the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD). According to officials, eDAR serves arsenic a cardinal repository for reporting, management, and investigation of roadworthy mishap information crossed the country. “The level enables authorities to place accident-prone locations utilizing analytics, way remedial measures, show compliance, and guarantee businesslike processing of roadworthy mishap claims,” the authoritative added.
The Karnataka Transport Department rolled retired the Centre’s eDAR strategy successful the State recently.
