Road Safety Evaluation by Harshal Chauhan
Road Profiling 6 – 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 6
Area/Location– Indira Nagar, Lucknow
Road Stretch– Munshipulia Chauraha to Polytechnic Chauraha (Approx 2.3 km)
Length covered– 2.3 km
Date and Time– Sunday, 7th June 2026, 6 PM
| Parameters | Observations |
| Type of road | – – |
| NH number | Not Applicable |
| Road Width | 12-16 m |
| Connecting Places | — |
| Availability of Traffic Lights | No |
| Traffic Policemen on Duty | — |
| Police Chaouki / Thana | — |
| Number of road signs | — |
| Service Road | — |
| Bicycle Path | Not available |
| Walkers/Pedestrian Path | Available in sections |
| Dividers | Present on most stretches |
| Streetlights | Yes |
| No. of Speed Breakers | — |
| Traffic Volume | Heavy during peak hours |
| Number of U-Turns | — |
| Number of Side-cutting Roads | — |
| No. of Big Potholes | — |
| Display Emergency Helpline Nos. | — |
| No. of Open Sewerage Tanks/Holes | — |
Road Profiling 6 – Parameters and Observations
- Connectivity – Munshipulia, Church Road, HAL Area, Polytechnic Chauraha
- Nearby Facilities – Hospitals, Commercial establishments, Schools and Residential colonies
- Key features – Divider, street lighting, traffic signals, metro/flyover infrastructure, commercial and
- residential connectivity.
Positive Observations
- Good connectivity
- Adequate lighting
- Presence of traffic police
- Management infrastructure
- Commercial activity
- Improved mobility due to elevated infrastructure
Concerns in Road Profiling 6
- Traffic congestion during peak hours
- Discontinuous pedestrian facilities
- Lack of dedicated bicycle lanes
- Localized parking issues
Road Profiling 6: Images documented at every 500-meter interval
Conclusion
The Munshipulia–Polytechnic corridor is a major urban transport link in Lucknow. Field imagery indicates a well-developed corridor with significant commercial and commuter traffic. The route benefits from elevated infrastructure and good connectivity, though congestion and non-motorized transport facilities require further improvement.
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