Accident-prone spots on NH-16 in A.P. to get solar lights at ₹6.75 crore
The National Highways Authority of India is installing solar-powered lighting at 37 accident-prone locations along NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to improve night-time visibility and road safety at a cost of ₹6.75 crore.
Why it matters
Infrastructure improvements using sustainable energy are critical for reducing traffic fatalities on India's busy national highway corridors.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the installation of solar-powered highway lights at 37 accident-prone locations along the Icchapuram–Narasannapeta–Ranasthalam–Anandapuram section of National Highway-16 in Andhra Pradesh.
The project, estimated to be implemented at a cost of ₹6.75 crore, will cover a 197-km stretch of the highway. It is aimed at improving visibility and enhancing road safety at identified black spots through the installation of solar highway lighting systems.
According to NHAI, the initiative is expected to significantly improve night-time visibility at accident-prone locations, enhance commuter safety, facilitate smoother traffic flow and strengthen the overall reliability of highway infrastructure. The use of solar-powered lighting is also expected to provide an energy-efficient and sustainable solution for improving safety along the busy national highway corridor.
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