Yamuna Expressway Complies with IIT Road Safety Standards

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YEIDA Completes 21 Road Safety Measures on Yamuna Expressway

By TRH News Desk

Lucknow, March 31: The Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh has successfully implemented all road safety measures suggested by an expert team from IIT Delhi. According to the State Road Safety Council’s annual report, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has met all 21 safety standards.

In August 2018, YEIDA commissioned IIT Delhi to conduct a road safety audit of the expressway, which spans six districts — Gautam Buddh Nagar, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, and Bulandshahr. Following the audit, IIT Delhi submitted a detailed safety report in 2019 outlining key recommendations to enhance road security.

“YEIDA has now successfully implemented all eight key safety measures recommended by IIT Delhi, along with 21 additional safety standards,” said the UP information department in a media statement.

The 165-kilometer-long expressway, a vital transportation route in Uttar Pradesh, has now achieved full compliance with all required road safety standards, as confirmed in the latest annual report of the State Road Safety Council, it added.

Safety measures recommended by IIT Delhi included installation of additional signboards before exit ramps, removing unnecessary lane markings, adding rumble strips at entry and exit points, and setting up crash attenuators to reduce noise impact on exit ramps.

“Audible shoulder markings have been added throughout the corridor, and all signposts from road shoulders have been removed,” said the state government.

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Additionally, shoulder guardrails have been reinstalled as per safety standards, and central dividers have been replaced with flush medians and central guardrails for enhanced safety, it added.

To strengthen emergency response, the expressway is now equipped with 3 Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles, 11 patrolling vehicles, 6 ambulances, 5 fire trucks, 9 cranes, and 2 JCB machines. “Furthermore, three trauma centers have been set up near the expressway to provide immediate medical assistance to accident victims,” said the state government.

For quick support during emergencies, the ‘Yamuna Saathi’ mobile app and a toll-free helpline have been introduced. Strict enforcement measures, such as breath tests for drivers, e-challans for helmet and seatbelt violations, and penalties for overspeeding, are being carried out to improve road safety.

“Additionally, awareness campaigns and speed limit signboards have been implemented along the expressway to inform drivers and reduce accidents,” added the state government.