From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m
NH-45 Red Road Surface Alerts Drivers to Slow Down
NHAI introduces raised red road surface on NH-45 to reduce wildlife collisions.
In brief
NHAI introduces raised red road surface on NH-45 to reduce wildlife collisions. NHAI's new raised red road surface on NH-45's Bhopal-Jabalpur section encourages drivers to slow down in wildlife areas. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
New Road Design on NH-45
Motorists on NH-45's Bhopal-Jabalpur section now see raised red road surfaces to encourage slower driving through wildlife areas.
“A specifically designed raised red “table-top’ surface alerts motorists as they enter a wildlife -sensitive stretch, encouraging them to slow down and exercise caution.”
NHAI's Wildlife Safety Initiative
NHAI launched a first-of-its-kind measure to reduce animal-vehicle collisions along NH-45 passing through Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
“In an official X post on October 21, NHAI called the initiative a first-of-its-kind measure aimed at reducing animal-vehicle collisions.”
Raised Red Surface Details
The raised red surface layer is 5 mm thick and designed to alert drivers to wildlife areas as they enter forest stretches.
“A specifically designed raised red “table-top” surface alerts motorists as they enter a wildlife -sensitive stretch, encouraging them to slow down and exercise caution.”
White Shoulder Lines
White shoulder lines guide traffic and alert drivers to stay within the road area near wildlife habitats.
“White shoulder lines introduced to guide traffic”
25 Wildlife Underpasses
NHAI constructed 25 wildlife underpasses to allow animals to cross beneath NH-45 without entering vehicle lanes.
“The video also underlined the construction of 25 strategically located wildlife underpasses to support animal movement across the highway corridor.”
Wildlife Safety Focus
NHAI balances highway connectivity with environmental conservation through wildlife-friendly road designs.
“NHAI focuses on wildlife safety and sustainable highways”
What matters most
NHAI's new raised red road surface on NH-45's Bhopal-Jabalpur section encourages drivers to slow down in wildlife areas.
