NHAI ramps up visibility measures on National Highways to tackle dense fog, prioritizing user safety through engineering upgrades and awareness campaigns.
Engineering Measures in Action:
- Reinstalling damaged road signs, studs, and faded markings
- Adding reflective markers and yellow retro-reflective stickers on barriers
- Enhancing construction zones with barricades, diversion signs, and solar blinkers
Safety Awareness Boosters:
- Variable Message Signs (VMS) flashing fog alerts and speed limits
- Public Address systems, electronic billboards, radio, and social media warnings
- Reflective tapes mandated on vehicles for better nighttime visibility
Proactive Steps from NHAI Field Teams:
- Weekly night inspections to spot and fix low-visibility spots
- Highway Patrol with blinking batons stationed in foggy zones
- Reflective jackets for all workers; joint drills with traffic police and emergency services
- Delegated funds for quick fixes at accident-prone areas
NHAI’s Top Driving Tips for Foggy Roads:
- Stick to your lane and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
- Drive at ≤30 km/hr for safe stopping
- Use blinking headlights/taillights
- Park only at truck lay-bays or wayside amenities—never on highways
- Navigate construction/diversions cautiously
- Add reflective tapes: white on front, red on rear of commercial vehicles
NHAI pledges seamless, risk-free travel—stay safe.