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37,164 killed on 6,358 ‘black corridors’ of NHs in 3 yrs: Road ministry

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  1. India identified 6,358 'black corridors' on national highways (NHs) during 2023-25, recording 37,164 deaths, according to the road transport ministry.

  2. Tamil Nadu had the most black corridors (958), followed by Uttar Pradesh (671) and Karnataka (607).

  3. Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu had the maximum of 70 corridors, with Pune Rural (60), Purba Medinipur (52), Cuddalore (49), and Palakkad (48) also high.

  4. The ministry reported major deficiencies in 61 NH stretches and bridges since March 2024, including collapse and defects; 103 contractors and agencies were blacklisted for poor quality.

  5. Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said the government adopted a phased roadmap for advanced traffic management systems (ATMS) across all four-lane and above NHs and expressways.

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