New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to strengthen monsoon preparedness measures across the National Highway network to ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise weather-related disruptions.
During a review meeting, the Minister instructed highway authorities and implementing agencies to take proactive steps to address issues such as waterlogging, landslides, damaged road stretches, and weak drainage systems, which typically worsen during the monsoon season.
Officials have been asked to conduct urgent inspections of vulnerable highway stretches and identify accident-prone or flood-prone areas for immediate corrective action. Emphasis was also placed on ensuring proper maintenance of drainage systems to prevent accumulation of rainwater on roads.
The Minister directed that repair work on damaged sections should be completed on priority and that emergency response teams be kept on standby to deal with unforeseen situations during heavy rainfall.
He also stressed the importance of coordination between National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), state agencies, and local administration to ensure quick resolution of road blockages and restore connectivity at the earliest in case of disruptions.
Gadkari further instructed officials to deploy adequate machinery and manpower in sensitive zones and ensure real-time monitoring of traffic conditions through control rooms.
The Ministry stated that these measures are aimed at improving commuter safety, reducing travel delays, and maintaining uninterrupted connectivity across key highway corridors during the monsoon period.
Officials said that continuous monitoring and timely intervention will be crucial to managing weather-related challenges effectively in the coming weeks.
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