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Mint
a day ago
- Automotive
- Mint
International Road Federation flags safety non-adherence in road projects in India
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Most road projects are being carried out without adherence to basic work zone safety norms, like poorly marked or unlit diversions, leading to fatal crashes, the India chapter of International Road Federation said on Wednesday. In a statement, International Road Federation (IRF) expressed concerns over the growing number of fatalities and severe road crashes occurring in and around road construction zones across India. "Across numerous active construction sites, IRF-India Chapter has observed a lack of advance warning signs for diversions or lane closures, absence of reflective tapes, barricades or cones, poorly marked or unlit diversions, which is extremely dangerous, resulting in serious accidents, especially at night," India Chapter (IRF-IC) president Akhilesh Srivastava said. Further, he said that there is no deployment of flagmen and marshals and inadequate speed calming measures in these zones. This has led to a disturbing spike in head-on collisions, wrong-side driving and fatal crashes, all of which are preventable, Srivastava added. He said a recent tragic incident on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is a stark example. A fatal head-on crash involving two vehicles occurred due to an unmarked diversion caused by ongoing roadworks. "The lack of signage and lane separation led one vehicle onto the wrong side of the carriageway, resulting in the death of both occupants," Srivastava said IRF-IC demanded immediate action from all stakeholders, including mandatory compliance with IRC Work Zone Safety Guidelines for all National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), State Public Works Departments, and private road contractors. Safety audits should be conducted before, during, and after construction works, IRF-IC said, adding that stakeholders ought to also focus on public disclosure of work zone plans, diversion maps and timelines.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
International Road Federation flags safety non-adherence in road projects in India
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Most road projects are being carried out without adherence to basic work zone safety norms, like poorly marked or unlit diversions, leading to fatal crashes, the India chapter of International Road Federation said on a statement, International Road Federation (IRF) expressed concerns over the growing number of fatalities and severe road crashes occurring in and around road construction zones across India."Across numerous active construction sites, IRF-India Chapter has observed a lack of advance warning signs for diversions or lane closures, absence of reflective tapes, barricades or cones, poorly marked or unlit diversions, which is extremely dangerous, resulting in serious accidents, especially at night," India Chapter (IRF-IC) president Akhilesh Srivastava he said that there is no deployment of flagmen and marshals and inadequate speed calming measures in these has led to a disturbing spike in head-on collisions, wrong-side driving and fatal crashes, all of which are preventable, Srivastava said a recent tragic incident on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is a stark example. A fatal head-on crash involving two vehicles occurred due to an unmarked diversion caused by ongoing roadworks."The lack of signage and lane separation led one vehicle onto the wrong side of the carriageway, resulting in the death of both occupants," Srivastava saidIRF-IC demanded immediate action from all stakeholders, including mandatory compliance with IRC Work Zone Safety Guidelines for all National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), State Public Works Departments, and private road audits should be conducted before, during, and after construction works, IRF-IC said, adding that stakeholders ought to also focus on public disclosure of work zone plans, diversion maps and concerned authorities also need to come up with strict penalties and criminal liability for fatalities arising from work zone violations, the federation suggested.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
International Road Federation flags safety non-adherence in road projects in India
Most road projects are being carried out without adherence to basic work zone safety norms , like poorly marked or unlit diversions, leading to fatal crashes, the India chapter of International Road Federation said on Wednesday. In a statement, International Road Federation (IRF) expressed concerns over the growing number of fatalities and severe road crashes occurring in and around road construction zones across India. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Digital Marketing Others Leadership Data Science Public Policy others Design Thinking Product Management healthcare Artificial Intelligence Finance Data Analytics Data Science Healthcare CXO MCA PGDM Management Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details "Across numerous active construction sites, IRF-India Chapter has observed a lack of advance warning signs for diversions or lane closures, absence of reflective tapes, barricades or cones, poorly marked or unlit diversions, which is extremely dangerous, resulting in serious accidents, especially at night," India Chapter (IRF-IC) president Akhilesh Srivastava said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo Further, he said that there is no deployment of flagmen and marshals and inadequate speed calming measures in these zones. This has led to a disturbing spike in head-on collisions, wrong-side driving and fatal crashes, all of which are preventable, Srivastava added. Live Events He said a recent tragic incident on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is a stark example. A fatal head-on crash involving two vehicles occurred due to an unmarked diversion caused by ongoing roadworks. "The lack of signage and lane separation led one vehicle onto the wrong side of the carriageway, resulting in the death of both occupants," Srivastava said IRF-IC demanded immediate action from all stakeholders, including mandatory compliance with IRC Work Zone Safety Guidelines for all National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), State Public Works Departments, and private road contractors. Safety audits should be conducted before, during, and after construction works, IRF-IC said, adding that stakeholders ought to also focus on public disclosure of work zone plans, diversion maps and timelines. The concerned authorities also need to come up with strict penalties and criminal liability for fatalities arising from work zone violations, the federation suggested.
Mint
10-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Gujrat bridge collapse: IRF calls for regular monitoring, maintenance of Infrastructures
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The International Road Federation (IRF) on Thursday expressed concern over the collapse of a section of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat, resulting in the loss of lives. The Geneva-based global road safety body stressed the need for regular monitoring and maintenance of bridges and other vital infrastructure in the country. As many as 13 people died during the bridge collapse at Gambhira in Gujarat on Wednesday. IRF President Emeritus K K Kapila said the natural environment is harsh and corrosive to bridges, regardless of the type of material, quality of construction, or means of erection. "Regular use of these structures further accelerates their deterioration. Concerned authorities, including civil and structural engineers, must conduct regular assessments of bridge elements to establish conditions and then address critical defects to preserve the safety and integrity of bridges," Kapila said He said managing vital assets for maximising service life and serviceability demands innovative and modern technologies. IRF India chapter president Akhilesh Srivastava said innovations in terms of instrumentation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence offer great potential for the monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures, as a complement to traditional visual inspection methods. Three people were killed and five others rescued after several vehicles fell into a river when the portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. Five to six vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river after a slab of the Gambhira bridge, located on the river which connects central Gujarat and Saurashtra regions of the state, collapsed, Gujarat's Health Minister Rushikesh Patel had said.
Muscat Daily
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Muscat Daily
ROP wins International Road Federation award
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Athens, Greece – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has earned international recognition by securing first place in the prestigious International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category. The accolade was awarded during a ceremony held in Athens, Greece, and acknowledges the ROP's innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies to enhance traffic safety across the sultanate. Brigadier Eng Ali Suleim al Falahi, Director General of Traffic, accepted the award on behalf of ROP, marking a significant milestone in Oman's journey toward intelligent transportation systems. The winning initiative highlights ROP's collaboration with Huawei Oman to develop and implement advanced traffic management solutions. These include AI-powered monitoring systems, real-time accident data analysis, and scientific identification of high-risk road zones. The integration of smart systems has contributed to a measurable decline in road accidents and improved emergency response efficiency. The IRF Awards, presented annually by one of the world's leading transport infrastructure bodies, honour outstanding contributions that promote road safety and infrastructure development globally. The ROP's success places Oman among countries recognised for leveraging technology to address critical public safety challenges.
