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AP: NHAI deploys patrolling vehicles, JCBs, dumpers to clear traffic on NHs

Vijayawada, Oct 28 (UNI) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed 32 route-patrolling vehicles, 31 ambulances, 35 cranes/tow-away vehicles, 47 JCBs, 25 chain/power saws, 45 dumpers and 24 Quick Response Teams (QRTs), particularly in the cyclone-affected areas covering the NH stretches between Eluru and Srikakulam districts.
The NHAI in a release here on Wednesday said that Field teams are working in close coordination with the respective District Administrations and highway maintenance agencies to ensure commuter safety, promptly address emergencies and maintain uninterrupted traffic movement.
“Across the reported National Highway stretches, at least 149 fallen trees have been reported cleared, including 75 on the Siddhantham–Anakapalli and adjoining reported stretches and 74 on the North Coastal Andhra stretches. Additionally, one fallen electric pole has been cleared. Approximately 1,350 potholes have been reported or identified across the stretches, and temporary rectification works are being undertaken at affected locations,” the NHAI said.
“Water logging has been reported at multiple locations on NH-16 and NH-516C, including carriageways, service roads and underpasses, due to heavy rainfall, overflowing drains and stagnation of rainwater. JCBs, dewatering pumps and labour have been deployed for water removal and drainage clearance,” the NHAI said, adding that temporary earthen drains have also been provided at identified locations to facilitate discharge into nearby water bodies.
NHAI teams continue to monitor vulnerable locations and undertake necessary remedial measures. NHAI continues to monitor vulnerable locations and deploy machinery and personnel for the removal of fallen trees, clearance of stagnant water and rectification of potholes, the release added.
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