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Delhi-Meerut Expressway to trial time-based speed limits from August 15
Delhi-Meerut Expressway to trial time-based speed limits from August 15
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway will test time-based speed limits from August 15 on the Delhi stretch between Akshardham and Sarai Kale Khan. Cars will be capped at 65 kmph overnight, 55 kmph from…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway will test time-based speed limits from August 15 on the Delhi stretch between Akshardham and Sarai Kale Khan. Cars will be capped at 65 kmph overnight, 55 kmph from 7 am to 5 pm and 60 kmph from 5 pm to midnight. Heavy vehicle limits will be 50, 45 and 40 kmph respectively.
The National Highways Authority of India is implementing the pilot, with Delhi Traffic Police monitoring compliance. Digital boards and speed cameras will display and enforce the limits. Existing signs have been covered or blurred. Researchers from IIT Roorkee and the Central Road Research Institute will assess the results after three months, focusing on congestion and accidents. Business Today describes the project as India’s first variable speed limit pilot, based on officials’ account.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that this is either a guaranteed cure for congestion or an unnecessary restriction get ahead of the evidence. The trial has a sensible test built in, but changing limits will work only if boards are visible, cameras function and drivers understand the schedule. Public figures on crashes, travel times and violations should decide whether the system expands. Will the three-month review publish those numbers?
Sources (2): indiatoday.in, businesstoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
