Traffic jams on the Mumbai-Pune expressway may become a thing of the past, as commuters will soon be warned about accidents and other disruptions on a real-time basis before they enter the expressway.
“The highway police will install electronic display unit boards connected to the centralised highway control room so that they can be updated with real-time information. This will ensure commuters don’t get stranded in case of accidents on the expressway. The boards will be inaugurated by home minister RR Patil in a day or two,” a senior traffic department official said.
The boards will be placed at strategic locations as part of the road safety fortnight. They will help commuters take an alternative route and avoid the expressway in case of disruptions.
“The boards will be displayed at both ends of the expressway at various locations,” he said. “The intention is to keep motorists well-informed and assist them in making decisions about their travel. This will also lead to effective traffic management. A benefit of these boards is their high visibility, particularly during emergencies.”
The expressway, officially the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway, is India’s first six-lane concrete, high-speed, access-controlled, tolled expressway, covering 93km.
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