Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Warangal CP Inspects Accident-Prone Black Spots
The police commissioner of Warangal, N. Shwetha, visited several dangerous spots on National Highway-163 to see how to make the roads safer.
She was joined by officials from different departments.
They talked about ways to reduce accidents, like improving lights and putting up more warning signs.
The commissioner also asked the excise department to make sure liquor stores have good parking so they don't block traffic.
Local people asked for footbridges to help pedestrians cross the highway safely.
The commissioner said everyone needs to work together to make the roads safer.
Warangal police commissioner N. Shwetha inspected over 10 accident-prone locations on National Highway-163.
Officials from police, NHAI, road transport, and excise departments were present during the inspection.
Measures discussed include improving lighting, installing warning boards, and ensuring adequate parking facilities.
Residents requested the construction of pedestrian foot overbridges for safer highway crossing.
The commissioner emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among all departments to improve road safety.
- Who
- Warangal police commissioner N. Shwetha and officials from various departments
- What
- Inspection of accident-prone locations and discussion of corrective measures
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Hanamkonda-Hyderabad stretch of National Highway-163
- Why
- To reduce road accidents and improve road safety
Residents' Safety Concerns
Government's Safety Measures
Pedestrian Safety
Residents' Safety Concerns
Residents of Karunapuram requested the construction of a pedestrian foot overbridge to facilitate safer crossing of the highway.
Government's Safety Measures
The commissioner advised national highways officials to examine the proposal and take steps to construct foot overbridges at locations with high pedestrian movement.
- Location
- Warangal, India
- Highway
- National Highway-163
- Inspection Date
- Thursday
- Departments Involved
- Police, NHAI, Road Transport Department, Excise Department
- Key Measures
- Improving lighting, installing warning boards, ensuring adequate parking facilities