Attention! Here are the most accident prone areas in Ghaziabad; 3 spots on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

Ghaziabad: In a bid to enhance road safety, traffic authorities in Ghaziabad have identified 18 locations across the city notorious for frequent accidents. Among these, three new blackspots have emerged on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME), marking a concerning development. The newly identified blackspots on the DME are situated near Udyog Kunj toll, Rasoolpur Sikroda, and the aeroplane restaurant, all located in Masuri. These areas have been highlighted due to a recent surge in accidents. Additionally, other accident-prone areas include three locations on NH-9, five on state highways, and seven within the city’s internal roads.

Troubling number of incidents in the highlighted spots

The DME spots have witnessed a troubling number of incidents. Udyog Kunj reported 15 accidents over the past two years, resulting in 12 deaths and 10 injuries. In Rasoolpur Sikroda, 14 fatalities occurred across 10 accidents. The stretch near the aeroplane restaurant has seen nine accidents, leading to nine deaths and 10 injuries.

Many accidents attributed to faulty engineering

Traffic officials attribute many of these accidents to speeding and faulty road engineering. In Rasoolpur Sikroda, parked trucks and driver fatigue contributed to collisions, while distractions caused by the aeroplane restaurant led to crashes on the DME.

Several safety measures suggested

To address these issues, traffic authorities are recommending several measures. For the DME, suggestions include raising the height of road dividers to prevent pedestrians from crossing, increasing signage to prohibit unauthorised parking, and installing a ‘view cutter’ near the aeroplane restaurant to reduce distractions for drivers.

On NH-9, officials propose increasing divider heights and installing rumble strips to slow down vehicles. Similar measures are being considered for the NH-24 stretches and other identified blackspots.

Efforts and future planning?

District Magistrate Indra Vikram Singh has indicated that both short-term and long-term strategies are in the works. Immediate actions include installing signboards, repairing potholes, and ensuring functional streetlights. Long-term solutions involve redesigning road layouts, such as adding strategic U-turns.

Senior officers emphasise the need for regular signage and infrastructure improvements on highways to meet international safety standards. Ziauddin Ahmad, ACP (traffic), highlighted that many accident-prone areas have already benefited from short-term measures like new signboards and functional streetlights.

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