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Kullu-Manali Highway Upgrade: Flyovers and RCC Walls to Boost Safety
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Kullu-Manali Highway Upgrade: Flyovers and RCC Walls to Boost Safety

The Kullu-Manali highway, a crucial artery in Himachal Pradesh, is undergoing a significant overhaul aimed at enhancing safety and easing traffic flow. The project includes the construction of flyovers and reinforced cement concrete (RCC) walls, addressing longstanding safety concerns and improving road infrastructure.

This major upgrade is driven by the need to address the frequent accidents and traffic congestion that have plagued the highway, particularly during peak tourist seasons. The highway, which connects the popular hill stations of Kullu and Manali, has been notorious for its narrow stretches, sharp bends, and inadequate safety measures, contributing to frequent mishaps.

The planned flyovers will be constructed at key traffic intersections to streamline vehicle movement and reduce congestion. These structures are expected to facilitate smoother traffic flow and decrease the likelihood of accidents at busy junctions. The RCC walls will be installed along vulnerable sections of the highway to provide better protection against landslides and rockfalls, which are common in this mountainous region.

In addition to the structural improvements, the project will involve widening parts of the highway and enhancing road markings and signage to further boost safety. Modern road safety features such as guardrails and reflective markers will also be incorporated into the design.

The upgrade is expected to improve overall travel conditions, making the highway safer for both locals and tourists. The project aligns with broader efforts to enhance infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, promoting better connectivity and supporting the region?s tourism and economy.

Local authorities have emphasised the importance of the project for ensuring safer travel conditions and minimising the impact of natural hazards. The upgrade is anticipated to be completed in phases, with efforts made to minimise disruption during the construction period.

The Kullu-Manali highway, a crucial artery in Himachal Pradesh, is undergoing a significant overhaul aimed at enhancing safety and easing traffic flow. The project includes the construction of flyovers and reinforced cement concrete (RCC) walls, addressing longstanding safety concerns and improving road infrastructure. This major upgrade is driven by the need to address the frequent accidents and traffic congestion that have plagued the highway, particularly during peak tourist seasons. The highway, which connects the popular hill stations of Kullu and Manali, has been notorious for its narrow stretches, sharp bends, and inadequate safety measures, contributing to frequent mishaps. The planned flyovers will be constructed at key traffic intersections to streamline vehicle movement and reduce congestion. These structures are expected to facilitate smoother traffic flow and decrease the likelihood of accidents at busy junctions. The RCC walls will be installed along vulnerable sections of the highway to provide better protection against landslides and rockfalls, which are common in this mountainous region. In addition to the structural improvements, the project will involve widening parts of the highway and enhancing road markings and signage to further boost safety. Modern road safety features such as guardrails and reflective markers will also be incorporated into the design. The upgrade is expected to improve overall travel conditions, making the highway safer for both locals and tourists. The project aligns with broader efforts to enhance infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, promoting better connectivity and supporting the region?s tourism and economy. Local authorities have emphasised the importance of the project for ensuring safer travel conditions and minimising the impact of natural hazards. The upgrade is anticipated to be completed in phases, with efforts made to minimise disruption during the construction period.

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