Slew of road reforms planned for ULBs in A.P., standardised road lane markings made mandatory
The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated a program to standardize road lane markings and traffic signage across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. This initiative aims to enhance traffic discipline and improve pedestrian safety on urban roads. The first phase will focus on key areas such as arterial roads and approaches to schools and hospitals.
- ▪The program includes standardised lane markings, kerb painting, and traffic signage across 123 ULBs.
- ▪The focus will be on arterial roads, major junctions, and high-density traffic areas.
- ▪Geo-tagged photographs will be taken before and after the implementation to monitor progress.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a programme for the implementation of standardised road lane markings, kerb painting and scientific traffic signage across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State.All ULBs have been instructed to ensure standardised central lane and side-lane markings; edge lines; stop lines and zebra crossings; black-and-yellow kerb painting; mandatory, cautionary and informatory traffic signage; safety improvements around schools, hospitals, junctions and market areas; rectification of minor road defects before execution of marking works.In the first phase, the ULBs will focus on arterial roads, major junctions, school and hospital approaches, market corridors and other high-density traffic stretches.Following the directions of Chief Minister N.
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