The government swung into action after a portion of the 4.7-km-long Vikramshila Setu collapsed late on Sunday night. The bridge serves as a vital lifeline for millions commuting daily between Bhagalpur and Naugachia.
"These amendments are aimed at improving user fee compliance, enhancing efficiency of Electronic Toll Collection and discouraging user fee evasion on National Highways," Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Tuesday.
Emphasising the public safety implications and the strategic significance of the National Highway network, the NHAI has called for an expeditious and coordinated approach to improve mobile network connectivity on the National Highway corridors across the country.
The 374-km project, estimated to cost Rs 19,142 crore, will be developed on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll basis.
At least 10 people were killed and over seven others injured when a passenger bus overturned in the Attock district of Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday, police officials said.
“The system of discounts at toll plazas is different in various districts,” alleged a representative of a private and minibus association in Kolkata.
NHAI has issued new policy guidelines to help its ROs/ PDs plan and prioritize better, and then expedite the process of highway maintenance in the desired manner.
One of the authorities that played a key role amongst all is National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which continued to function even during the lockdown to ensure seamless movement of essential items and medical services across the country.
Reports suggest NHAI’s poor financial condition is the real force behind its latest decision, which is being opposed by the transport fraternity.
As per the statement, speed breakers result in considerable delay, vehicle damage and extra consumption of fuel.
