Road Safety Evaluation by Gaurav Yadav

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Road Profiling 5 – This is part of the Road Safety Evaluation for ASSOCHAM UP-UK done by interns to carry out assessment of road safety measures at every 500 metres on roads of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Road Profiling 5: An Introduction

Area/Location– Semra, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Road Stretch– Polytechnic Chauraha to CMS Gomti Nagar Extension
Length covered– 2 km, approximately
Date and Time– 06 June to 14 June, 2026

Safe roads play an important role in the public health sector, which is concerned with accident prevention and maintaining safe travel on roads for everyone. Continuous observation of roads and traffic can help detect any underlying danger and make necessary adjustments in time. This periodic surveillance is carried out every week to assess changes in the roads, traffic, and compliance with safety requirements in the Semra locality of Lucknow.

Road Profiling 5: Survey Methodology

● Physical Field Observation: Direct visual assessment of road conditions, pavement quality, and traffic interactions at major intersections.
● Road Profile Assessment: Measurement and recording of road width, presence of dividers, streetlights, and traffic calming measures.
● Geotagged Photography: Capturing photographic evidence every weekend to document infrastructure gaps and traffic behavior.
● Traffic Observation: Monitoring vehicle flow patterns, speed levels, and peak-hour congestion trends during selected dates.
● Local Public Interaction: Brief discussions with residents and commuters to understand recurring safety challenges and local concerns.

Road Profiling 5: A detailed assessment

Parameters	Observations / Specification
Type of road	National Highway
NH number	– –
Road Width	7=7.5 m approx
Connecting Places	Polytechnic Chauraha to CMS Gomti Nagar Extension
Availability of Traffic Lights	Yes (Installed, but not working)
Traffic Policemen on Duty	Occasionally
Police Chaouki / Thana	1 nearby
Number of road signs	There are road signs for turns, but where there is a college, there is no sign board nor any speed limit board
Service Road	Limited, in some place it is there, but some places there is not
Bicycle Path	Not available
Walkers/Pedestrian Path	Available in Sections
Dividers	Available in some sections and at some places it is broken
Streetlights	Available (but some are also not working)
No. of Speed Breakers	0
Traffic Volume	– –
Number of U-Turns	2 to 3
Number of Side-cutting Roads	Multiple
No. of Big Potholes	Few minor potholes
Display Emergency Helpline Nos.	Limited
No. of Open Sewerage Tanks/Pot Holes	Few minor potholes

Road Profiling 5: Continuous Observation Summary

Date	Survey Week	Traffic Level	Road Condition	Key Observation
06 June 2026	Week 1	Moderate	Good	Traffic moving normally and smoothly on the main road.
07 June 2026	Week 1	Moderate to High	Good	More cars and bikes on weekends causing small traffic jams near shops.
11 June 2026	Week 2	Moderate	Good	Regular everyday traffic with no delays on weekdays.
13 June 2026	Week 2
14 June 2026	Week 2

Road Profiling 5: Risk Assessment Matrix

Risk Factor	Observed Level (Update Weekly if changed)	Specific Location / Note
Over-speeding	Low to Moderate	Main straight stretch
Helmet Compliance	Moderate	Local drivers coming out of side roads
Seat Belt Usage	Moderate	People do not wear helmets or seatbelts for short distances.
Illegal Parking	Observed at some points	Near commercial shops/market areas
Zebra crossings	Limited	Lack of designated painted zebra lines
Traffic Jams	Minor	Occurs briefly during evening peak hours

Road Profiling 5: Cumulative Accident Monitoring Result

Parameter	Total Count (Cumulative)
Total Accidents Recorded	0
Total Fatalities	0
Total Injuries	0

Road Profiling 5: Photo Observation Section