The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced Indias first wildlife-safe road on NH-45 through a forest corridor in Madhya Pradesh featuring innovative design elements to reduce animal-vehicle collisions. The project includes table-top red markings that are visible from a distance to alert drivers about wildlife crossing areas. Additionally the highway incorporates specially designed underpasses that allow animals to safely cross beneath the roadway maintaining their natural movement patterns. The eco-friendly design represents a significant step toward balancing infrastructure development with wildlife conservation in India. The project addresses the growing concern about wildlife fatalities on highways that pass through forested areas particularly in regions with rich biodiversity. Madhya Pradesh known for its tiger reserves and diverse wildlife has been at the forefront of implementing conservation-friendly infrastructure solutions. The NHAI initiative may serve as a model for other highway projects across India that intersect with important wildlife habitats. Environmental groups have praised the effort as a positive approach to reducing human-wildlife conflict while maintaining necessary transportation corridors.

Category: Infrastructure, trends, Wildlife Conservation