Gurgaon: 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 Friday.

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.

‘‘The growing number of pedestrians crossing this stretch has become a cause of concern. Since we can’t predict their behaviour on road, we have to seal all alternate routes they might take as shortcuts to cross the road,’’ said a senior NHAI official.

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: TOI(Delhi-epaper)

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