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VASCO: The recent accident at the Loop Bridge in Vasco has prompted authorities to take up road safety measures on priority, with crash barriers, AI-enabled cameras, rumble strips and blinkers proposed to improve safety at the accident-prone stretch.
Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar visited the accident site along with NHAI officials, representatives of Gammon India, SP Traffic, the Mamlatdar and police officials to assess the situation and discuss measures to prevent similar accidents.
The visit comes in the wake of the recent fatal accident on the Baina flyover, which has once again brought road safety and responsible driving into focus in Mormugao.
Salkar said immediate attention would be given to strengthening safety infrastructure at the Loop Bridge, with crash barriers among the measures proposed to be installed on priority. AI-enabled cameras would also be introduced to monitor traffic movement and help identify dangerous driving and speeding.
Rumble strips and blinkers are also planned as part of the safety measures. The installations are aimed at alerting motorists and encouraging them to reduce speed while negotiating the stretch.
The MLA said the measures were being taken with the objective of preventing accidents and making the road safer for all categories of road users.
The recent series of accidents in the Vasco area has raised concerns over speeding and road-user behaviour, particularly at stretches where motorists tend to pick up speed. While improved infrastructure and enforcement are expected to strengthen road safety, motorists also have a key role to play in preventing accidents.
Salkar appealed to motorists to avoid speeding, follow traffic rules and drive responsibly, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility.
With the Loop Bridge set to receive additional safety infrastructure, motorists are expected to exercise greater caution while authorities work towards reducing the risk of accidents and making the stretch safer.I can also make this more newspaper-style, sharper and shorter, suitable for a local daily front-page or city-page report.
