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HERE'S SOME good news for motorists using the DelhiGurgaon Expressway The two big bottlenecks on the expressway - IFFCO Chowk and South City flyovers will open on March 2.

This will facilitate a hassle-free ride on the 21-km stretch between Palam crossing and Hero Honda. And here is the best part: these flyovers will reduce the travel time to Delhi to 20 minutes.

Source: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com (Delhi Edition)
Date Of Publish: 28-Feb-07

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manoj

The drive between Palam Crossing and Gurgaon is all set to become smoother with the opening of flyovers at IFFCO Chowk and South City on Today.


But keeping in mind large number of pedestrian and two-wheeler drivers causing fatal accidents on the expressway under construction, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has zeroed in on the plan to erect iron fencing on the central verge of the stretches between flyovers.

As per the plan, iron fencing up to 8 ft would be erected between two flyovers. ‘‘We will get imported fence for this purpose. In other parts of Delhi, these fences are often broken or cut, so we will ensure that we put fences which can’t be broken easily,’’ the official added.

According to officials, there were three main points where pedestrians were found trying to cross the expressway. As per the plan, underpass and foot over bridge have been earmarked at locations where the pedestrian and cyclists movement is more. ‘‘We can’t build iron fencing every 500 meters. So, NHAI has started distributing road-use manual for the commuters on how they could use the road safely. We have printed more than 1,50,000 pamphlets so far. With more awareness, there will be fewer problems,’’ said a senior official.

Meanwhile, to ensure that the two-wheelers don’t have access to the expressway once it’s completed, the NHAI will put specially designed cattle guards at the entry and exit points. Officials said that swerving by two-wheeler drivers is one of the main cause of accident in the high speeding zone.

Competition of flyovers on the Expressway attracts attention since almost 50% of the 27.7 km stretch is covered by them.

Source: http://epaper.timesofindia.com (Delhi Edition)
Date Of Publish: 02-Mar-07

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manoj

IS THE Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway turning out to be yet another death trap for the pedestrians? Sample this: nine pedestrians have died in road accidents on the National Highway 8 since the opening of two flyovers near the Rajokri border and Mahipalpur on February 6.


More accidents are waiting to happen, thanks to the official apathy towards safeguards. For instance, on the six-km stretch between the Rajokri border and the traffic junction near the Palam Airport, there are only two designated points for the pedestrians to cross over - both facilities located below the Rajokri and Mahipalpur flyovers.

At other places on the expressway, the pedestrians have no choice, but to cross the road at their own risk. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had promised the construction of some overbridges for the benefit of the pedestrians, but none have been erected yet.


Even as the toll due to road accidents is on a constant rise, the Delhi Traffic Police is blaming the NHAI authorities for opening the expressway flyovers in a haste with scant regard to safety devices like railings on the dividers to prevent crossovers. "Since it is a busy expressway, the NHAI should have erected railings on either side of the road," said a senior traffic police officer.

Besides, there are no warning signs, or speed limit indicators, on the road, said another official. That again is one of the reasons for so many accidents. Since January 1, 11 persons have been killed in road accidents on the National Highway 8- most accidents took place between Shiv Murti and the traffic junction near Palam Airport. These accidents have helped unearth another fact, that a majority of the pedestrians have been mowed down by speeding vehicles, and the guilty managed to flee the scene.


The expressway is an eight-lane road meant for vehicles only, not for the pedestrians. Ample provisions have been made for the pedestrians at certain places, and they should strictly adhere to the rules," said Chief Project Director of the Delhi-Gurgoan Expressway R. E Indoria. Things will get better for the pedestrians soon, with the NHAI officials promising to erect two overbridges on the Delhi side of the expressway to facilitate smooth crossovers. Till then, the pedestrians better stay off the road. But then, do they have a choice? "Every day, it takes me 15-20 minutes to cross the road. But I am not sure that I can make it to the other side of the road safely" said D. K. Yaday, a resident of Patel Nagar His office is located on the Rajokri border.

Can the police help the pedestrians in anyway? The Delhi Traffic Police claims that it cannot mobilise enough staff for such an assistance. "The NHAI should not have opened the flyovers if they did not have facilities for the pedestrians as well as slow-moving vehicles," said Joint Commissioner (Traffic) Qamar Ahmed. Road maintenance experts feel this is a dangerous trend. "(Road) designers should keep in mind that the expressway does not mean zero pedestrian traffic. If there are bus stands on the route, there will be commuters too who will cross the road," said Geetam Tiwari of the Transport Research Injury Prevention Programme, IIT. The bus stands on either side of the road near the Rajokri flyover are a case in point. "If a person from Dwarka is heading for Gurgaon, he would have to cross the road to take a bus," said Ajay Kumar Saroj, a commuter .

STATUS

• The original deadline for the expressway was July 2005 which was then revised to September 2006. Even now the completion of the expressway is some months away. After a few stern words by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways T.R. Baalu, the company executing the work hurried up and opened the flyovers. But most of the work has not yet been finished.
• This includes foot overbridges that were to be put in place for pedestrians. Officials say five new foot bridges are planned for the entire stretch of the expressway but none has yet come up. Two foot bridges are to come up for the Mahipalpur-Rajokri stretch alone. But till that happens, pedestrians will have to dodge death every day.

Speed limit
40 kmph for heavy vehicles
50 kmph for cars,jeeps

Total Length 7.7 Km

Deaths 16 Of which 9 have so far occurred near the Mahipalpur flyover alone

Source: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com (Delhi Edition)
Date Of Publish: 09-Mar-07

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pawan

Before starting any project our officials should think about the solution of such type of problems. If this project is proving dangerous then one thing about this I can say is “Only wastage of time, resources and money”.

Hope solution of pedestrian's problem will soon came in to picture.

indiansunite

Here are some pics

manoj

Nice pics indiansunite!!!! I would appreciate it even more if you could express ur views as well on the Delhi Gurgaon expressway!!!


Thanks!!!

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manoj

In yet another accident on the DelhiGurgaon Expressway, one person was killed and two others were injured early on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred when a car rammed into a truck parked on the fast lane, killing its cleaner.

This brings to 17 the death toll due to accidents on the expressway since February when majority of the flyovers on it were opened for commuters. Eight people were killed on the Gurgaon stretch of the expressway and nine on the Delhi stretch.

Neither the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) nor the expressway concessionaire, DS Constructions (DSC), bothered to send a crane to remove the truck.


While accidents on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway have become frequent, the NHAI and the construction company continue to blame each other R.E Indoria, the chief project director of the NHAI, said that it was the moral responsibility of the concessionaire DS Constructions to manage the corridor effectively for the safety of the commuters. "The DSC should have removed the truck... they should have demarcated the area by placing cones around the truck to warn the traffic and deputed a guard to wave at the traffic.

Meanwhile, the Gurgaon traffic police posted its speed-gun on the expressway on Wednesday and started fining vehicles that crossed the speed limit. 17 persons have been killed on the Gurgaon expressway as no foot bridges are in place.

Source: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com (Delhi Edition)
Date Of Publish: 15-Mar-07

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nakul

Only lack of proper planning is responsible for so many accidents in such a short time period.

It is really shocking.

And what we can say about Indian drivers on this expressway they feel himself as a driver of any express train. Same on DND flyway.

manoj

The NHAI, it seems, is finally taking some action against errant drivers on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway In past two days, 120 vehicles have been challaned for crossing the speed limit on the Gurgoan stretch of the Expressway Although the promised foot-over bridges will take some time, the NHAI is using its own barricades on the central verge to stop pedestrians from crossing the road.

The NHAI officials are conducting a study for setting up five new foot- over bridges on the stretch. Three foot-over bridges will come up in the stretch between Rao Tula Ram Marg and the Domestic Airport traffic light.

Work on the fencing on the side roads has also begun. In a few places signboards instructing the pedestrians have also been put up by the NHAI.

Source: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com (Delhi Edition)
Date Of Publish: 21-Mar-07

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Alex

Yes this drive seems helpful in cutting down the number of crashes on this expressway. Although there are some faults in the construction of this expressway like no facility for pedestrians but I m fully assure that responsible authorities will easily sort out these problems.

shashankchickermane72

There is some accident photos of trucks.

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shashankchickermane72

I have many more photos of truck accidents. All this accidents happened in Mumbai

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shashankchickermane72

This accidents happened all over india.

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