Infrastructure
NHAI To Undertake Safety Audit Of All Under-Construction Tunnels
Arun Kumar Das
Nov 23, 2023, 10:12 AM | Updated 10:12 AM IST
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In order to ensure safety and adherence to the highest quality standards during construction, NHAI will undertake safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials, along with a team of experts from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), as well as other tunnel experts will inspect the ongoing tunnel projects and will 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, with 12 tunnels in Himachal Pradesh, six in Jammu and Kashmir, two each in Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and one each in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and one in the capital city, Delhi.
NHAI also signed a memorandum of understanding with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). Under this agreement, KRCL will provide services for NHAI projects to review design, drawing and safety aspects related to tunnel construction and slope stabilisation.
KRCL will also conduct safety audits of tunnels and if required, suggest remedial measures. In addition to this, KRCL will organise training programs for capacity building of NHAI officials.
This agreement will remain in effect for a period of two years.
Earlier in September 2023, NHAI signed a similar agreement with 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 NHAI’s resolve to create a safe and seamless national highway network and collaborate with government organisations to share best practices for the enhancement of transport infrastructure, contributing towards the goal of nation building.
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