Himachal Pradesh Approves Road Safety Audit Policy for PWD Roads

The state government of Himachal Pradesh has approved a policy that requires road safety audits on all PWD roads. The directive, announced by the department of Public Works, aims to identify and mitigate hazards on state highways and rural roads. Under the new guidelines, audits will be conducted before major road works and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance with safety standards. Officials say the move will help reduce accidents and improve overall road safety for commuters.