NHAI Tightens Safety Norms for Future High-Speed Highways
What Happened
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced new design standards for upcoming high-speed national highway corridors, eliminating median cuts and surface-level intersections to improve safety and traffic flow. The guidelines also require highway exits to be clearly signposted at 5 km, 2 km, 1 km and 500 metres before the exit, giving motorists more time to prepare for lane changes.
Key Takeaways
The move is aimed at reducing accidents caused by sudden turns and unauthorized crossings while bringing India's high-speed highway network closer to global expressway standards. Better access control and advance exit signage are expected to improve both road safety and driving efficiency on future corridors.