‘High Risk of Accidents’: Delhi Police Raises Alarm Over Expressway Junction
What Happened
The Delhi Traffic Police has warned that the new Delhi-Mumbai Expressway exit near Ashram could become a potential accident black spot, citing the sudden merging of high-speed expressway traffic with heavy Ring Road traffic. The concerns come despite the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) stating that a pre-opening safety audit conducted in May found the junction "reasonably safe" for traffic operations. The stretch was opened to the public over the weekend.
Key Takeaways
The episode highlights conflicting assessments by Delhi Police and NHAI over road safety at a critical junction. Authorities may face pressure to conduct further audits or implement traffic-management measures if congestion and safety concerns persist.