Telangana - Commuters in Hyderabad raise alarm over thick rumble strips
The ubiquity of thick rumble strips in hyderabad has caused commuters to express serious concerns, sparking discussions about their usefulness and possible health risks. drivers have questioned the placement rationale of many sets of rumble strips, alleging discomfort, safety issues, and potential car damage. The strips are thicker than allowed.
For almost a month, Harsha, the person in charge of the Team Road Squad twitter feed, has been leading the charge in voicing concerns about rumble strips. vehicles are affected differently by vibrations.
Echoing the opinions of other commuters who were impacted, Harsha implored hyderabad municipal corporation-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">greater hyderabad municipal corporation (GHMC) officials to "please heed this request from the public and reassess the issue." "There is a lot of vibration and discomfort from the rumble strips. Even at 40 km/h, it seems like you're striking rocks.
Drivers are concerned about the rumble strips' excessive thickness, comparing them to highway rumble strips but with a noticeably thicker coating. They worry that prolonged use would harm the suspension and vehicle.
Echoing the opinions of other commuters who were impacted, Harsha implored hyderabad municipal corporation-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">greater hyderabad municipal corporation (GHMC) officials to "please heed this request from the public and reassess the issue." "There is a lot of vibration and discomfort from the rumble strips. Even at 40 km/h, it seems like you're striking rocks.
Drivers are concerned about the rumble strips' excessive thickness, comparing them to highway rumble strips but with a noticeably thicker coating. They worry that prolonged use would harm the suspension and vehicle.
One commuter emphadata-sized the possible risks, especially for motorbikes, by sharing the terrifying experience of seeing a concrete mixer shake dangerously because of the rumble strips.
Rumble strips are supposed to warn careless drivers of possible danger, but commuters claim they've turned into more of an annoyance. The constant sets of rumble strips on the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge have been described by frequent users as a nightmare.
Similar issues have been brought up at a number of the city's locations, such as the indian School of business (ISB) road, Habsiguda, Mehdipatnam, and the PVNR Expressway.
"There are continuous rumble strips within short gaps, in addition to speed breakers, on the less than half-kilometer stretch from malakpet to dilsukhnagar," a dilsukhnagar resident said. It's terrible for those who have lower back discomfort, especially pregnant ladies.
The indian Roads congress (IRC) has recommendations that state that rumble strips on National and State Highways should be no more than six strips high and have a height of 20 to 30 mm. Unless necessary, the height in metropolitan areas shouldn't be more than 5 mm. Commuters counter that because the city's strips are taller, there may be concerns about spinal health.
The indian Roads congress (IRC) has recommendations that state that rumble strips on National and State Highways should be no more than six strips high and have a height of 20 to 30 mm. Unless necessary, the height in metropolitan areas shouldn't be more than 5 mm. Commuters counter that because the city's strips are taller, there may be concerns about spinal health.
Road safety advocate Lokendra Singh stated, "Rumble strip thickness has to be decreased. They are, in my opinion, unscientific and too thick. There are many strips along the bend in Raidurgam while heading from T-HUB to the Wells Fargo side of Khajaguda.
The thickness was decreased when the concerned officials were made aware of it by former minister KT Rama Rao. The city has rumble strips placed at regular intervals, albeit this is not the best way to go. Vehicle suspensions are also harmed.
The thickness was decreased when the concerned officials were made aware of it by former minister KT Rama Rao. The city has rumble strips placed at regular intervals, albeit this is not the best way to go. Vehicle suspensions are also harmed.