Pune: MSRDC will install additional roar strips at certain points throughout the GHAT for 10km from Pune-Mumbai Expressway to control the speed of the vehicle, especially during the winter when heavy fog reduces visibility.
The day after three people lost life in an accident near the Khopoli out of the highway, official Maharashtra State Development Corporation (MSRDC) said the utility was preparing a plan to keep the highway safe for riders during the winter during the winter.
“The vehicle speed limit cannot be changed based on the season.
But with the Ghat section watched the heavy mist, especially during the winter, the steps were taken.
We are in the process of identifying some spots on both paths where the strip of roar will be installed.
The goal is to More reducing the speed of the vehicle on the toll road.
Calculations on the number of strips that will be installed are active.
We cannot place a lot of strips, because it might prove counter-productive, “officials told toi.
Additional Rumble strip on the Mumbai-Pune side of the toll road will be stretched right after eating a mall near Khalapur.
On the Pune-Mumbai side of the toll road, this strip will be right after someone passes Adoshi tunnel.
“The Ghat section begins, when someone crosses these two points.
The fog is especially happening throughout the GHAT,” the official said.
MSRDC will also consider the option to organize several fog lights throughout the Ghat from the highway, he said, adding that the number of eyeplers and reflective tapes will increase.
“Working on cleaning the barriers to the accident and tapes and tapes will be put into it, especially on the curve along the toll road.
The edge and the median will get more eyeplers and cassettes.
But the riders must remain vigilant and should not pamper themselves in speeding up, overtake and straighten out, “said the official.
A transportation department official said a meeting was scheduled immediately with MSRDC to wear plans for winter.
“The plan needs to be properly properly.
We have urged MSRDC to increase some signage.
The meeting will be held immediately to complete the plan,” he said.
Part of pune-mum e-way ghat to get more roar strips
