Gadwal Collector Orders Safety Upgrades on Highways and Rural Roads

District Collector Rizwan Basha Shaik has directed officials of various departments to work in coordination and strengthen road safety measures to prevent accidents across Jogulamba Gadwal district. He stressed the need to identify accident-prone locations, improve road infrastructure and install clear directional signboards to ensure safer travel.

During a District Road Safety Committee meeting held at the IDOC video conference hall on Friday, the Collector reviewed safety issues on national highways, inter-state roads and rural routes. He instructed officials to resolve identified problems promptly and directed National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials to complete pending safety works on national highways without further delay.

He called for strict action against unauthorised parking on service roads near toll plazas and hotels, and asked officials to ensure vehicles were parked only in designated areas. Additional lighting should be installed at toll plazas and road curves, while ambulance and highway patrol services must remain available round the clock. Emergency toll-free services should also function effectively.

The Collector directed officials to install a district identification board at Erravalli X Road and signboards indicating the direction and distance to Jogulamba Temple at Alampur to help pilgrims and tourists. He also called for inspections and necessary repairs on the Raichur, Aija, Gattu and Erravalli roads.

Police officials were instructed to intensify highway patrolling and traffic monitoring and take action against overspeeding, drunk driving and illegal parking. RTC buses should stop only at designated bus stops, with drivers instructed to follow the rules.

Excise officials were asked to inspect wine shops near highways and rural roads, checking parking facilities, cleanliness and waste disposal. Meetings should be conducted with shop operators to prevent drunk driving. RTO officials were directed to conduct regular vehicle inspections, particularly checking school bus fitness.

The Collector emphasised coordination among the police, RTC, R&B, NHAI, transport and excise departments to reduce accidents.

Additional Collectors Madhumohan and Narsing Rao, RDO Srinivasa Rao, Additional SP Shankar, R&B EE Pragathi, DTO Radhika and other officials attended.