Identified Hazardous Areas in Bhopal to Undergo Safety Improvements Within Six Months
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, a six-month drive has been initiated to enhance road safety and reduce accidents at 16 identified black spots. These locations, recorded in traffic police data from the past four years, have seen 121 accidents and 27 deaths [1].
The initiative, which follows an on-site inspection by Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, chairman of the Supreme Court's Road Safety Committee and former Supreme Court judge, focuses on improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, and eliminating obstacles that contribute to accidents [1][3].
At Platinum Plaza, the redevelopment involves clearing left turns to smooth traffic flow. Similar measures are being considered for other spots such as near Red Cross Hospital, District Court intersections, East BHEL Square, Awadhpuri, and Ratnagiri Square on Raisen Road [1].
Tarun Pushkar Tiraha is undergoing improvements, including the relocation of a smart pole, with work expected to conclude within a month [1]. Similarly, redevelopment plans are expected to start soon at East BHEL Square, Awadhpuri, and Ratnagiri Square on Raisen Road.
City traffic police ACP Ajay Vajpai confirmed that most of the black spots would be fixed by clearing obstructed left turns and redeveloping existing rotaries [1]. The Bagsewaniya police station intersection, which has recorded six accidents and four fatalities in the past two years, is also on the list for improvements, with plans underway to redesign the intersection, potentially including the installation of a rotary for better traffic management [1].
The Mubarakpur intersection, known for constant over-speeding, is likely to be added to the list of accident-prone black spots soon. At Kilol Park Main Road, the signal has been non-functional for months, while no signal has been installed at MANIT Tiraha since the removal of the BRTS lane.
The initiative's success is demonstrated by the black spot near Paryavas Bhawan, which was shut down about 18 months ago and stands as a successful example of how targeted redevelopment can reduce accidents [1].
Construction agencies such as the PWD will receive these redesign proposals, and the district collector and traffic officials have been actively involved in inspections and monitoring progress to ensure timely implementation [3]. The agencies are also accelerating work ahead of a Supreme Court Road Safety Committee visit, emphasizing both immediate fixes and the need for pending long-term engineering solutions [3].
In summary, Bhopal's approach combines quick remedial steps (like clearing turning lanes and pole relocations), detailed redesigns for traffic flow optimization, and coordination among multiple departments to systematically reduce risk at these black spots [1][3]. This comprehensive approach aims to make Bhopal's roads safer for everyone.
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In the ongoing efforts to improve road safety in Bhopal, the Indian finance ministry might consider allocating funds for the redevelopment projects at various black spots, such as Platinum Plaza, Red Cross Hospital, District Court intersections, East BHEL Square, Awadhpuri, Ratnagiri Square, Tarun Pushkar Tiraha, Bagsewaniya police station intersection, Mubarakpur intersection, Kilol Park Main Road, and MANIT Tiraha [Implied].
To enhance the overall safety in transportation, it would be beneficial for the relevant industry stakeholders to collaborate with the city traffic police and other involved departments in ensuring timely implementation of these redesign proposals [Suggested].
