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Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday that a 200-metre long bamboo ‘crash barrier’ has been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra. Gadkari termed it as the ‘world’s first’ such exercise. Describing it as a ‘remarkable achievement’ for the country and its bamboo sector, Gadkari said that this ‘crash barrier’ provides a perfect alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns.
In a tweet, Gadkari said, “An extraordinary achievement has been achieved towards Atmanirbhar Bharat with the construction of the world’s first 200 meter long bamboo “crash barrier” which has been installed on the Vani-Worora highway .”
An extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving #AatmanirbharBharat has been made with the development of the world's first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway. pic.twitter.com/BPEUhF7l2P
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023
The Road Transport and Highways Minister said that this bamboo crash barrier has been named ‘Bahu Balli’.
‘Crash Barriers’ are placed on the side of the highway and when a speeding vehicle collides with them uncontrolled, they stop the vehicle from going down the road and this also reduces the speed of the said vehicle.
In another tweet, the minister said, “It has been rigorously tested at various government institutes like the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) at Pitampur, Indore and passed the Class III fire rating test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) at Roorkee.” Rated one. In addition, it has also been recognized by the Indian Road Congress.
This Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been christened Bahu Balli, underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions, such as the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur, Indore, and was rated as Class 1… pic.twitter.com/fe52oU1rLz
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023
Gadkari said that the recycling value of bamboo barrier is 50-70 percent, while that of steel barrier is 30-50 percent.
He said, “The bamboo species used to make this barrier is Bambusa balcoa, which has been treated with creosote oil and coated with recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This achievement is noteworthy for the bamboo sector and India as a whole, as this crash barrier provides a true alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their consequences.”
