HYDERABAD: The recent rise in accidents on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Rachakonda Commissionerate has raised concerns about the safety of drivers following the increase in speed limit from 100 kmph to 120 kmph. While authorities maintain that the ORR is equipped for higher speeds, the number of accidents, which rose from 51 in 2022 to 68 in 2023, paint a grim picture.
Recognising the need for improved safety measures, Rachakonda Traffic DCP V Sreenivasulu said he has analysed the increase in the number of accidents on the ORR. “We have requested the Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL) to implement a range of measures to prevent accidents,” said the officer.
