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Raha Flyover Faces Safety Issues After Dark

Raha, June 20: The recently completed Raha flyover on National Highway-37 at Raha Chariali has turned into a safety concern after sunset, primarily due to streetlights that have been out of order for over a month.

Local residents have voiced their worries regarding the lack of lighting, which poses a significant risk for drivers, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has yet to take action on the matter.

Motorists and nearby residents are increasingly alarmed by the absence of operational streetlights on the newly opened flyover, making nighttime navigation perilous.

In conversations with this publication, several drivers highlighted the dangers of traversing the dark stretch, particularly with inadequate road signs and the harsh glare from oncoming vehicles' high beams. This situation is even more precarious for passengers waiting on the flyover at night for buses to other districts, as they find themselves exposed without sufficient lighting.

Since its opening to traffic in July 2024, the flyover has already been the site of several serious accidents. Locals are now apprehensive that the lack of lighting could lead to further incidents if the situation is not promptly rectified.

Interestingly, two other flyovers at Demow and Borghat bypass along NH-37, which were built at the same time, boast fully operational and well-maintained lighting systems. In stark contrast, the Raha flyover, situated in a busier area with significant vehicle and pedestrian traffic, remains inadequately lit.

Residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with the NHAI's inaction and are calling on the district administration to step in urgently to ensure the flyover is adequately illuminated for the safety and convenience of all commuters.