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MP Kavya urges Centre to fast-track highway blackspot removal
Warangal MP Dr Kadiyam Kavya on Thursday urged the Centre in Parliament to expedite elimination of blackspots on national highways and implement permanent safety measures in accident-prone areas. She sought details of…
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Warangal MP Dr Kadiyam Kavya on Thursday urged the Centre in Parliament to expedite elimination of blackspots on national highways and implement permanent safety measures in accident-prone areas. She sought details of blackspots identified in the Warangal region and demanded a strict timeline for completion of pending works.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari replied that 6,358 black corridors have been identified across India using an AI system by IIT Kanpur based on e-DAR data from 2023-25. He said safety works are part of highway maintenance and no separate fund exists for blackspot elimination. Kavya called for additional projects to cut accidents.
The Indian Opinion
The gap between identifying blackspots and fixing them remains the real hazard. Gadkari's reply highlights a familiar pattern: high-tech detection but no dedicated budget or deadline. The MP is right to press for concrete timelines. The test is whether the ministry will announce a clear completion date for the 6,358 corridors, or let the list gather dust.
Source: thehansindia.com
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