The nationwide drive ensured a ‘smooth and effective enforcement’ of removing illegal access points, encroachments, unauthorised structures and median cuts along highways, the NHAI said in a statement
Joint inspection in August as concerns mount over delays, public safety and waterlogging
The NHAI has begun shifting bus stops located near U-turns and entrances to side roads. The initiative is aimed at easing traffic snarls and preventing accidents along the Edappally-Aroor bypass
According to separate public notices issued by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Bengaluru, the revised toll rates will be applicable at the Bengaluru-Nelamangala toll plazas on NH-48 and the Hedaginabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura and Sundarapalya toll plazas on the Bengaluru-Bethamangala section of NH-75
According to NHAI toll hike details accessed by The Hindu, the revised rates came into effect at 12 a.m. on July 21
Residents say the closures are particularly disappointing as the long-promised distance-based toll collection system, which was expected to make travel more affordable for those commuting to nearby towns and villages, has still not been implemented
The projects, to be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), include a 43.218-km corridor linking NH-31 with the Varanasi Ring Road along the Varuna River
Highways officials said that on an average, five fatal accidents occur on each of the identified black spots on the stretch at regular intervals
Police say unscientific site management, potholes and inadequate supervision at the ongoing works have worsened traffic snarls on key arterial roads
The project will be developed by NHAI at ₹6,969.67 crore under the Hybrid Annuity Model