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NHAI to install CCTVs to check overspeeding on the expressway
By Hamsaveni N
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The National Highways Authority (NHAI) plans to install CCTV cameras and Hamsini an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway.
Ramanagara office of NHAI.
The Observer tried to contact Dilip Buildcon, but they did not answer the calls.
The Observer noticed a dilapidated building named ‘Keelka Hardware’. Chandru, an autorickshaw driver, said the building was half-demolished by the road authorities and the shop owner had to move to a place where he is not earning much like he used.
Many shopkeepers have complained about this to the Kumbalgodu panchayat, but the panchayat said it’s not their job to construct a drainage.
Dinesh Seervi, who sells electrical items, said no customers visit his shop now. Only those with whom he has good contacts buy products in bulk from him. During the construction of the expressway, his shop was cut into half. The compensation was given to the shop owner, not to Dinesh, who pays a monthly rent of Rs 15,000.
“I once spent Rs 25,000 from my pocket to fix a pipe and to eliminate dirt, but that did not work,” he said. “Now everybody travels on the highway, so they don’t see my shop and buy anything. Panchayat people say road authorities will fix the drainage, road authorities say it’s the panchayat’s job; but nobody helps. Because of this drainage problem, people think twice about coming to my shop. The owner of the shop also does not listen,” Seervi added.
Heeralal Prajapati, who runs a 20-year-old hardware shop, said the shop’s height has increased. It gets very problematic to carry stuff. The problem is, because of the highway, the road which was single has turned into two. People from the other side of the road ignore his shop. “Earlier my business was far better than what it is now.”
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According to a Hans India report, more than 84 people lost their lives due to the increase in the number of accidents within six months of the start of traffic on the 10-lane expressway. Vehicles were allowed on the new highway in September 2022. Since then, more than 335 accident cases have been reported. An official at NHAI said that as of now they don’t have any equipment to capture the speed of vehicles.
“We are currently planning to install ATMS and install CCTV cameras every 500 metres to one km under the ATMS. It may take some time, but this will help us to scrutinize vehicles travelling on the expressway.
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