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The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of the District Road Safety Action Plan 2026-27, the identification and rectification of accident-prone black spots, the installation of crash barriers, parapets, road signages, road safety audits and enforcement initiatives.
He directed the departments concerned to expedite corrective measures at all identified black spots and the executing agencies to prioritise crash barriers, warning signages and other safety infrastructure, particularly on accident-prone and hilly stretches.
The DC laid special emphasis on regular road safety audits, particularly of roads and bridges. He directed the agencies concerned to submit detailed reports on the audits completed so far and ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards and the Transport Department and Traffic Police to conduct enforcement drives in the Mahore area to check overloading, over-speeding and other violations.
He further emergency response mechanisms, including the constitution of Emergency Rescue Teams (ERTs), deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), first-aid training, trauma care preparedness and compensation for accident victims. He directed the Health Department to prepare a detailed estimate for a trauma centre and identify suitable land for it at the earliest.
The meeting also reviewed road safety awareness campaigns by the Traffic Police, ARTO, Education Department, Health Department and Civil Defence. The Deputy Commissioner directed the departments concerned to hold regular awareness programmes to educate citizens, especially the youth, on responsible road usage and traffic rules.
Among those present were Additional District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, the SE PWD, the CPO, the XENs of PWD and PMGSY besides officers from the PMGSY, Municipal Committees, GREF, Police, Transport, PWD, Health, Education and other departments concerned.
