World’s first 200 mtrs long bamboo crash barrier (in lieu of iron barriers) has been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra. MORTH announced the same on Saturday 2023-03-04.
Named ‘Bahu Balli’, the bamboo crash barrier has undergone 'rigorous testing' at various government run institutions like the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur, Indore and was rated as Class 1 during the Fire Rating Test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee. It has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress.
In the event of a crash, the damage caused because of the impact will be far less severe. The bamboo crash barriers will result in substantial savings of public money.
The bamboo species used in the making of this barrier is Bambusa Balcoa, which has been treated with creosote oil and coated with recycled High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE). This achievement is remarkable for the bamboo sector and India as a whole, as this crash barrier offers a perfect alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their aftermath.
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* Indian Roadie News
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