Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Cuttack's Khannagar Square Fails Pedestrian Safety Audit
Imagine a busy street crossing where it's hard to walk safely.
That's what Khannagar Square in Cuttack is like, according to a recent check.
The people in charge of the roads checked how safe it is for people walking, and it got a '0-star' rating – the worst possible.
This means there aren't enough things to keep people safe, like lines for crossing and lights to see at night.
Lots of buses and cars go through the square every day.
The people who live there are worried about getting hurt when they cross the road.
The local leaders say they will have a meeting and make the roads safer by adding things like lights and crosswalks.
Khannagar Square in Cuttack received a ‘0-star’ pedestrian safety rating.
The audit was conducted by the Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA).
The square lacks basic safety measures like zebra crossings and street lights.
Over 10,000 buses and 25,000 other vehicles use the square daily.
Authorities plan to address the safety issues.
- Who
- The Forum for Prevention of Road Accidents (FPRA) conducted the audit.
- What
- Khannagar Square received a '0-star' pedestrian safety rating.
- When
- The audit was conducted recently.
- Where
- Khannagar Square in Cuttack, India.
- Why
- To assess pedestrian safety at the intersection.
Residents
Authorities
Response to safety concerns
Residents
Express frustration, with residents describing it as a life threat.
Authorities
Cuttack authorities will hold a meeting and initiate steps to improve safety measures.
- Location
- Khannagar Square, Cuttack
- Audit Rating
- 0-star
- Auditing Body
- FPRA
- Traffic
- 10,000+ buses, 25,000+ vehicles daily
- Key Issues
- Lack of zebra crossings, signage, and street lights
- Official Response
- Meeting planned to improve safety measures