To lower crash risks, the SaveLIFE Foundation has applied road safety measures at 15 high-risk spots along the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48) in partnership with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), Maharashtra Highway Police, and Highways Infrastructure Trust.
This project, which was part of SaveLIFE’s Zero Fatality Corridor program, aimed to address the underlying causes of crashes by enhancing road infrastructure, law enforcement, and emergency response. This highway segment saw 88 fatalities in 2024. Critical crash-prone areas were determined by a thorough evaluation that combined data analysis and field surveys. Based on findings, targeted road engineering solutions were incorporated, including expanded signage, speed-calming measures, greater visibility, safer pedestrian infrastructure, and redesigned junctions to reduce collisions.
Dr. Zafar Khan, Executive Director and Joint CEO of Highways Infrastructure Trust, underscored the need, noting: “Maharashtra recorded over 15,000 road crash fatalities last year, most on highways. Through this relationship, we’re adopting speed control, safer pedestrian crossings, and lane discipline, expecting to cut fatalities by 20–30% in the next years.”
In addition to infrastructure enhancements, state authorities conducted enforcement tactics to increase adherence to traffic regulations and promote safer driving practices.
The SaveLIFE Foundation’s founder and CEO is Piyush Tewari. “This project demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating partnerships, engineering, and data for safety. We are grateful that these life-saving measures on one of Maharashtra’s busiest highways were made possible by MSRDC, Maharashtra Highway Police, and Highways Infrastructure Trust.
The collaborative concept seeks to improve road safety in a way that is sustainable and replicable.
Source: Deccan Herald
