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The Odisha government has ordered an urgent road safety audit of the Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover in Bhubaneswar, following repeated accidents along this busy corridor. Transport officials will evaluate risks for pedestrians, including the visually impaired, and suggest both immediate and long-term safety improvements. Temporary measures like speed restriction signs, marked crossings, and improved night lighting are already being implemented. The audit will follow Indian Road Congress guidelines to examine footpaths, crossings, signage, and traffic calming measures, aligning with Odisha's wider push to enhance urban road safety and protect vulnerable commuters.
The Odisha government has initiated a detailed road safety audit of the Janpath-Cuttack Road flyover in Bhubaneswar, a stretch that has seen frequent accidents due to inadequate safety measures. Transport Secretary Usha Padhee has directed the chief engineer (roads-1) to focus on pedestrian infrastructure and hazard mitigation along the corridor, which serves government offices, commercial complexes, places of worship, and residential areas. The route also includes the office and residential complex of the Odisha Association for the Blind, making it critical for visually impaired commuters. Advertisement
The stretch currently lacks continuous footpaths and safe crossing facilities, exposing pedestrians to constant risk. Heavy vehicular traffic, combined with pedestrian movement, further compounds the danger. Officials have been instructed to conduct the audit according to Indian Road Congress standards, assessing the need for obstruction-free footpaths, tactile paving for the visually impaired, grade-separated or at-grade crossings, proper signage, road markings, adequate illumination, and traffic calming measures to control vehicle speeds.
While the audit is underway, temporary safety measures have been implemented. These include cautionary and speed restriction signs, temporary pedestrian crossings with clear markings, tools to enforce lane discipline, and enhanced night-time lighting, aiming to reduce immediate risks for all road users, especially differently-abled pedestrians.
This initiative is part of Odisha's broader efforts to curb road accidents and improve urban commuting safety, complementing other state programs such as monthly road safety drives and real-time monitoring systems for high-risk areas.
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