Archive · 11 Dec 2025
India's First Wildlife-Safe Red Road
In Madhya Pradesh, India, a special red road has been made to help animals cross safely.
The road is on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway and goes through two wildlife reserves.
The red markings are raised slightly, so when cars drive over them, they feel a little shake.
This reminds drivers to slow down because animals like deer and big cats might be crossing the road.
The bright red color is easy to see, even at night or in fog.
This helps protect the animals and makes the road safer for everyone.
India's first red tabletop road markings introduced on the Jabalpur-Bhopal highway.
12-kilometer stretch with 2 kilometers of raised tabletop sections.
Designed to slow down vehicles and protect wildlife in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Red color and raised surface alert drivers to the presence of wildlife crossings.
Aimed at reducing accidents involving animals like deer, jackals, and big cats.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Introduction of red tabletop road markings to protect wildlife
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent wildlife collisions and slow down vehicles in wildlife zones
- Location
- Jabalpur-Bhopal highway, Madhya Pradesh
- Length of Red Markings
- 12 kilometers
- Raised Tabletop Section
- 2 kilometers
- Purpose
- To slow down vehicles and protect wildlife
- Wildlife Reserves
- Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Common Wildlife
- Deer, jackals, and big cats
- Implementing Authority
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)