Maharashtra roads have over 1,000 'blackspots' that have witnessed five or more accidents

In a recent update from the Maharashtra traffic police, it has been confirmed that the state's roads and highways are currently plagued by a staggering 1,004 blackspots, where recurring accidents have become a concerning issue.

As per a TOI report, this was revealed during a workshop on road safety by Additional Director General of Police (Traffic), Ravinder Singal. He pointed out that pedestrians and bikers not wearing helmets constitute the highest number of fatalities resulting from road accidents.

A blackspot, as defined by authorities, refers to a specific 500-meter road stretch that has seen either five accidents leading to deaths or serious injuries, or alternatively, ten fatalities within a span of three years. The prevalent cause of these accidents, according to the police, is the rampant speeding that occurs beyond permissible limits on the roads across the state.


Meanwhile, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken a significant step towards alleviating the traffic congestion problem in Mumbai. Shinde has called for a technical survey to be conducted by the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), with a focus on the feasibility of twin or double-decker tunnels in the city.

The proposed concept envisions the construction of either two parallel tunnels or a single tunnel with two decks dedicated to vehicular traffic. Notably, these tunnels could be utilized for various modes of transportation, providing a potential solution to the city's congestion.

Drawing inspiration from a recent initiative in Haryana, where a 4.7-kilometer double tunnel project was announced for the Aravalli region, officials noted the versatility of double-deck tunnels. An official elaborated, "Double-deck tunnels can also be multipurpose tunnels. So these can be used for both vehicular traffic and Metro or other transport systems."