Authors :
Parveen Kumar Singh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 4 - April
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/bdex545c
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/y7nssvsk
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24APR1850
Abstract :
With the promise of fast connectivity between
Greater Noida and Agra, the Yamuna Expressway
represents modern infrastructure in India. Amidst all this
splendor, though, is a grave worry: security. In order to
reduce hazards and improve safety standards, this article
investigates the complex network of obstacles that has
been encountered while implementing safety measures on
the highway. Numerous accidents, including fatalities,
have been a recurring problem on the Yamuna
Expressway since its opening. The expressway's relatively
straight and smooth construction makes it easy for drivers
to speed and act irresponsibly, which is the main cause of
these incidents. Drivers disregard safety protocols and
speed limits with complete disregard for the consequences,
which is worsened by the lack of effective enforcement of
traffic regulations. The absence of necessary safety
elements is one of the primary obstacles to guaranteeing
safety on the Yamuna Expressway. Poor lighting,
inadequate signage, and restricted emergency services are
some of the initial shortcomings that have greatly
impacted drivers' ability to navigate safely, especially in
bad weather or at night. There have been ongoing
attempts to resolve safety problems, but the results have
been mixed. The expressway's safety infrastructure has
been strengthened by the implementation of measures such
as crash barriers, better signage, expanded CCTV
surveillance, and more police patrolling. Unfortunately,
problems with corruption within law enforcement
agencies, a lack of staff, and limited resources make it
difficult to apply these restrictions effectively. The
Yamuna Expressway can only be made safer with a
comprehensive plan. A culture of safety among drivers can
be greatly enhanced by public awareness programs that
promote responsible driving and emphasize the
repercussions of reckless driving. Intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) integrate cutting-edge tech to
improve traffic management and accident prevention via
tools like speed cameras, automatic toll collecting, and
real-time traffic monitoring. The Yamuna Expressway is
an impressive example of India's infrastructure, yet it will
remain unfulfilled until the critical problem of safety is
resolved. The Yamuna Expressway has the potential to
become a model of safe and efficient transportation for the
millions of people who use it every day if we recognize the
problems, find lasting solutions, and encourage everyone
to do their part to keep everyone safe.
Keywords :
Yamuna Expressway, Safety, Accidents, Enforcement, Infrastructure, India.
With the promise of fast connectivity between
Greater Noida and Agra, the Yamuna Expressway
represents modern infrastructure in India. Amidst all this
splendor, though, is a grave worry: security. In order to
reduce hazards and improve safety standards, this article
investigates the complex network of obstacles that has
been encountered while implementing safety measures on
the highway. Numerous accidents, including fatalities,
have been a recurring problem on the Yamuna
Expressway since its opening. The expressway's relatively
straight and smooth construction makes it easy for drivers
to speed and act irresponsibly, which is the main cause of
these incidents. Drivers disregard safety protocols and
speed limits with complete disregard for the consequences,
which is worsened by the lack of effective enforcement of
traffic regulations. The absence of necessary safety
elements is one of the primary obstacles to guaranteeing
safety on the Yamuna Expressway. Poor lighting,
inadequate signage, and restricted emergency services are
some of the initial shortcomings that have greatly
impacted drivers' ability to navigate safely, especially in
bad weather or at night. There have been ongoing
attempts to resolve safety problems, but the results have
been mixed. The expressway's safety infrastructure has
been strengthened by the implementation of measures such
as crash barriers, better signage, expanded CCTV
surveillance, and more police patrolling. Unfortunately,
problems with corruption within law enforcement
agencies, a lack of staff, and limited resources make it
difficult to apply these restrictions effectively. The
Yamuna Expressway can only be made safer with a
comprehensive plan. A culture of safety among drivers can
be greatly enhanced by public awareness programs that
promote responsible driving and emphasize the
repercussions of reckless driving. Intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) integrate cutting-edge tech to
improve traffic management and accident prevention via
tools like speed cameras, automatic toll collecting, and
real-time traffic monitoring. The Yamuna Expressway is
an impressive example of India's infrastructure, yet it will
remain unfulfilled until the critical problem of safety is
resolved. The Yamuna Expressway has the potential to
become a model of safe and efficient transportation for the
millions of people who use it every day if we recognize the
problems, find lasting solutions, and encourage everyone
to do their part to keep everyone safe.
Keywords :
Yamuna Expressway, Safety, Accidents, Enforcement, Infrastructure, India.
