• Source:Jagran News Network

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed a major design overhaul for the upcoming Rispana-Bindal elevated road. While the Public Works Department (PWD) originally designed the corridor for a speed limit of 40 km per hour, the NHAI has mandated that the infrastructure must accommodate vehicles travelling at 60 km per hour.

Safety Concerns And Design Changes

Removal of Curves: The NHAI inspection revealed that the current design contains approximately 70 bends. At a speed of 60 km per hour, these numerous curves would pose a constant risk of accidents.

Straightening the Alignment: To ensure safety at higher speeds, the NHAI has instructed that most curves be removed to create a straighter road alignment. Any remaining curves must be engineered to pose no danger to high-speed traffic.

Original Strategy: The PWD’s original plan involved diverting the road along with the river's natural turns to keep the elevated corridor parallel to the riverbanks. This strategy was primarily adopted to minimise the need for land acquisition.

Impact On Land Acquisition

The shift from a curved alignment following the river to a straighter path will directly impact land requirements. Straightening the road means it will no longer strictly follow the riverbed's twists, necessitating additional land acquisition in areas where the road is realigned.

Project Overview And Roles

Cost And Scope: The project is valued at Rs 6,200 crore and involves the construction of an approximately 25 km long elevated road along the Rispana and Bindal rivers.

Agency Responsibilities: The PWD is responsible for the design work and land acquisition. However, the actual construction will be undertaken by the NHAI.

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Current Status

The PWD has begun modifying the design based on the NHAI's suggestions. The revised design will soon be sent to the central government, and the final layout will be decided upon approval.

Official Statements

Project Director Saurabh Singh said, "The NHAI has raised objections to the sharp curves. The PWD will soon send its design to the central government. The final design will be decided only after approval."

Chief Engineer Of Public Works Department Rajesh Sharma said, "On the suggestion of the NHAI, we have started making changes to the design to suit a speed of 60 km per hour." 

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