HIGH-SPEED INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN ERROR: AN ANALYSIS OF ACCIDENTS ON THE MAHARASHTRA SAMRUDDHI EXPRESSWAY
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The main objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between high-speed infrastructure and human error on the Maharashtra Samruddhi Expressway). The accident data from 2023 and provisional data from 2024, this paper attempts to analyze fatal, serious and minor accidents, briefly examine trends and trace possible causes. The paper aims to identify areas for improvement in road safety and suggest comprehensive solutions for a sustainable high-speed transport system. The Maharashtra Samruddhi expressway is high-speed expressway connecting Mumbai and Nagpur, is an important project that shows progress in infrastructure in Maharashtra as well as India. Although the expressway is made using modern designed and constructed using stringent safety standards, the expressway has been plagued by a number of accidents since its operation mode. It focuses on the correlation between human error and high-speed infrastructure. The analysis of accident reports, traffic data, and ground observations has shown that over speeding, driver fatigue, and non-compliance with lane discipline are the main causes of incidents on the expressway (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation [MSRDC], 2023).
At the same time, research identifies gaps in driver training and awareness of high-speed driving protocols as important factors. It also explores how current infrastructure, such as inadequate signage and limited emergency response units in certain areas, can exacerbate the effects of human error (Indian Road Safety Mission, 2022). The study highlights future solutions, including stricter enforcement of traffic rules, improved driver training, and adaptive safety measures for high-speed corridors. The study contributes to the broader discussion on road safety in developing countries, emphasizing the need to synchronize human behaviour with technological advances in transport infrastructure.
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