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NHAI to Remove Exposed Railings on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway After Biker Impaled
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:18 AM
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the removal of exposed railings on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway following an incident where a motorcyclist was impaled by the structure.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken immediate administrative action regarding safety infrastructure on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. This decision follows a serious incident in which a motorcyclist was impaled by an exposed railing on the highway.
The NHAI has confirmed that the specific type of exposed railing involved in the accident will be removed from the expressway. The authority cited the potential danger posed by these structures to two-wheeler riders as the primary reason for the removal order.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety standards of highway infrastructure, particularly for vulnerable road users like bikers. The removal of these railings is intended to prevent similar fatal accidents in the future.
This move highlights the ongoing scrutiny of highway safety measures in the National Capital Region, where high-speed traffic and infrastructure hazards remain a significant concern for commuters.
The NHAI has confirmed that the specific type of exposed railing involved in the accident will be removed from the expressway. The authority cited the potential danger posed by these structures to two-wheeler riders as the primary reason for the removal order.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety standards of highway infrastructure, particularly for vulnerable road users like bikers. The removal of these railings is intended to prevent similar fatal accidents in the future.
This move highlights the ongoing scrutiny of highway safety measures in the National Capital Region, where high-speed traffic and infrastructure hazards remain a significant concern for commuters.