The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has identified 1,535 black spots on national highways in Telangana.
Of them, short-term rectification works were completed at 1259 black spots while long-term rectification works were completed at 516 black spots.
According to the Ministry, the rectification of black spots is a continuous process and temporary measures are taken on an immediate basis.
Out of
16,542 black spots identified on national highways (NHs) in the country, short-term rectification has been completed on 14,138 black spots.
Long-term rectification measures, as recommended by road safety audit reports, are implemented only at locations deemed necessary.
Accordingly, long-term measures have been completed at 6,649 black spots, while 4,077 black spots have been assessed as not requiring such long-term interventions.