Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Telangana Fixes 1,308 Accident Black Spots
Telangana has identified 1,513 accident black spots on its National Highways.
The government has fixed 1,308 of these spots, with 205 still under completion.
Khammam district has the most black spots, with 131 identified.
The government has allocated Rs.
1023 crore for these rectification works.
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, provided this information in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.
The government is continuously working on improving road safety through various measures.
Telangana has identified 1,513 accident black spots on National Highways.
1,308 black spots have been rectified, with 205 still under completion.
Khammam district has the highest number of black spots, with 131 identified.
Rs. 1023 crore has been allocated for rectification works in Nizamabad and Jagtial districts.
The government is continuously reviewing and improving road safety measures.
- Who
- Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Rectification of accident black spots in Telangana
- When
- Reviewed from time to time, latest update in Lok Sabha on Thursday
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To improve road safety and reduce accidents on National Highways
Government Efforts
Public Concerns
Progress in Rectification
Government Efforts
The government has made significant progress in rectifying accident black spots, completing 1,308 out of 1,513 identified spots.
Public Concerns
While progress has been made, there are still 205 spots under various stages of completion, which may not be sufficient to ensure immediate safety.
Funding Allocation
Government Efforts
The government has allocated Rs. 1023 crore for rectification works, demonstrating a commitment to improving road safety.
Public Concerns
Some may argue that the funding allocation is insufficient given the number of black spots and the need for continuous improvement.
- Total Black Spots Identified
- 1,513
- Black Spots Rectified
- 1,308
- Black Spots Under Completion
- 205
- Highest Black Spots in a District
- Khammam (131)
- Funds Allocated
- Rs. 1023 crore
- Minister Responsible
- Nitin Gadkari
- MP Who Raised the Question
- Arvind Dharmapuri