Updated, Nov. 22, 2023. 7.27 PM.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday said that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake a safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country. The initiative has been taken to ensure safety and adherence to the highest quality standards during construction.
The Ministry said that NHAI officials along with a team of experts from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and other tunnel experts will inspect the ongoing tunnel projects. It added that the officials will submit a report within seven days.
The Ministry further informed that NHAI also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). This agreement will provide services for NHAI projects to review design, drawing, and safety aspects related to tunnel construction.
KRCL will organize training programs for the capacity building of NHAI officials. This agreement will remain in effect for a period of two years.