International Road Federation flags safety non-adherence in road projects in India
In a statement, the International Federation of Road (IRF) expressed his concerns about the increasing death and serious road accidents in and around the road construction regions throughout India.
“In a large number of active construction sites, IRF-India department, lack of warning signs for deviations or lane closure, the absence of reflective bands, barricades or cones, is extremely dangerous, especially in serious accidents, especially at night,” he said.
He also said that there were no deployment of flags and Marshals in these regions and there were no inadequate speed calming measures.
Srivastava, this, caused a disturbing increase in head -to -head collisions, the wrong side driving and fatal accidents.
Bengaluru-Chenna Motorway, the last tragic event is a sharp example, he said. A deadly head hit containing two vehicles due to an unmarked deflection caused by ongoing road works. IRF-IC, India (NHAI), state public affairs departments, including the compulsory compliance of all national highways authority, including all stakeholders want to take action immediately, he said.
IRF-IC, security audits should be done during construction and before construction works, and stakeholders should also focus on the publication of the working zone plans, deflection maps and timelines of the stakeholders.
The Federation said that the relevant authorities should also bring strict penalties and criminal responsibility for deaths caused by violations of the working zone.
