To ensure safety and adherence to the highest quality standards during construction, the National Highways authority of India (NHAI) will undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country. NHAI officials along with a team of experts from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as well as other tunnel experts will inspect the ongoing tunnel projects, and submit a report within seven days.
With a total length of around 79 km, the 29 under-construction tunnels are spread over different locations across the country. There are 12 tunnels in Himachal Pradesh, 6 in Jammu and Kashmir, 2 each in Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and one each in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, respectively.
The NHAI also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL). Under this agreement, the KRCL will provide services for the NHAI projects to review design, drawing and safety aspects related to tunnel construction and slope stabilization. The KRCL will also conduct safety audits of tunnels and if required, suggest remedial measures. In addition to this, it will organise training programmes for capacity building of NHAI officials. This agreement will remain in effect for a period of two years.
Earlier in September 2023, the NHAI signed a similar agreement with the DMRC, which will provide services for reviewing planning, designing, construction and maintenance of tunnels, bridges and other structures on national highways across the country.
The initiatives highlight the NHAI’s resolve to create a safe and seamless national highway network and collaborate with government organizations to share best practices for the enhancement of transport infrastructure, contributing towards the goal of nation building.
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