Archive · 30 Jul 2025
IRF Flags Safety Concerns in Indian Road Construction Projects
Imagine roads being built, but they're not safe!
The International Road Federation is worried because many construction sites in India don't have signs or lights to warn drivers.
This means cars can crash, especially at night.
Sometimes, there are no people to help direct traffic.
One bad accident on a highway happened because a road was being fixed and didn't have proper markings.
Because of this, IRF wants everyone to follow safety rules to prevent more accidents and keep drivers safe.
International Road Federation (IRF) highlights safety issues in Indian road projects.
Many road projects lack basic safety measures, increasing accident risks.
Common issues include unmarked diversions, missing reflective elements, and absent flagmen.
A fatal crash on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway exemplified these safety failures.
IRF demands strict adherence to safety guidelines and pre/post-construction audits.
- Who
- The India chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF).
- What
- Lack of adherence to safety norms in Indian road projects.
- When
- Mentioned on Wednesday, Jul 30.
- Where
- Road construction zones across India, including the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway.
- Why
- To address the growing number of road accidents due to poor safety measures in construction zones.
IRF Perspective
Status Quo
Road Safety
IRF Perspective
Focus on safety compliance and audits.
Status Quo
Implicitly, a lack of sufficient safety measures in practice.
- Organization
- International Road Federation (IRF) - India Chapter
- Issue
- Non-adherence to work zone safety norms
- Common Violations
- Unmarked diversions, missing reflective elements, absent flagmen
- Consequence
- Fatal crashes and increased accident risk
- Location of Incident
- Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway
- Demand
- Mandatory compliance with IRC Work Zone Safety Guidelines