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Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-cops-to-rope-in-crri-for-fresh-stud... Department identifies 50 such places in the Capital where three or more fatal accidents or 10 or more non-fatal accidents occur ever year. Alarmed by the high incidence of fatalities on the same spots on roads every year, the Delhi Traffic Police plan to get a fresh study of "killer spots" conducted this year. The police will ask the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to study these spots and...

In the recent past, CSIR-CRRI has developed few technologies which are of very high value to the Road Fraternity. These Technologies are listed below and are available for Technology Transfer. Technologies for Commercialisation:- New Process for Preparation of Harder Grade Bitumen (VG40and VG50) for Formation of Asphalt Surfacing for Roads and Airfields Stepwise Repeated D-stabilisation and Stabilisation of Collapsible Soil Mass by Soil Nailing Technique used for Construction of...

The number of deaths and injuries in the road accidents is continuously on the rise in India.   More than half of the persons killed every year in India are economically active age group of 25 to 65 years. Developed countries have successfully reduced road traffic deaths by prioritizing safety. Road Safety Week was oberserved   to increase understanding of the dangers related to high speeding and other risk taking practices, thereby saving lives on the...

Newspaper: The Indian Express Date: 7th August 2016 Source Link: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/maharashtra-to-make-roads-using-plastic-waste-2958605/ Plastic can insulate tar from water, prevent damage to roads during rain ashtra has planned to make roads using plastic waste in cities. Taking a cue from the Centre, it has decided on a pilot road construction project using shredded plastic. “The initial target of the Public Works Department (PWD) is to...

Newspaper: The Times of India Date: 9th August 2016 Edition: New Delhi Timers at traffic intersections are important to save fuel. According to the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), which is doing an awareness campaign for its study on monetising fuel wasted at traffic signals, without these timers, it is difficult for motorists to keep track of time, leading to wastage of fuel. “Drivers want functioning timers at traffic signals so that they can switch off their...

Newspaper: The Times of India Date: 4th August 2016 Edition: New Delhi Increasing traffic on roads has prompted the government to quantify the monetary loss from vehicles idling at intersections. As part of the 12th Five-Year Plan, CSIR-CRRI is carrying out a study -Evaluation of Economic Loss Due to Idling of Vehicles at Signalised Intersection and Mitigation Measures -across various cities, including Delhi. The pilot project will be conducted at Bhikaji Cama Place from...

Newspaper: The Tribune Date: 20th July 2016 Source Link: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/mending-vital-lac-link/268603.html The Indian troops stationed along the 255 km-long Darbuk-Shayok-Daulat Baig Oldie (DS-DBO) axis keep vigil amid howling winds and gurgling Shayok river in the rugged Karakoram mountain range of eastern Ladakh. Eastern Ladakh shares a 826-km frontier with China and is geographically defined as the area from Karakoram Pass in the north to...

Newspaper: Pune Mirror Date: 20th July 2016 Source Link: http://www.punemirror.in/pune/civic/CRRI-to-take-stock-of-citys-ailing-roads/articleshow/53290648.cms              PMC chief has written to the institute, seeking aid Taking stock of the issue of potholes, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) commissioner Kunal Kumar sought help from Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) on Tuesday. Kumar sent a letter to CRRI...

List of Technologies Mobile Bridge Inspection Unit (MBIU) Pothole Repair Machine Electromechanical Field Density Gauge for evaluation of Dry Density of the Compacted Fill. A Wet Process for the preparation of Waste PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Modified Bitumen useful for paving applications. A process of using Thermocol (Expanded Polystyrene) Waste in hot bituminous mixes for road construction. Stepwise repeated De-stabilisation and Stabilisation of collapsible soil mass by "Soil...

Newspaper: The Times of India Date: 24th June 2016 Edition: New Delhi Source Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/NHAI-to-use-solid-waste-from-Ghazipur-for-Delhi-Meerut-E-way/articleshow/52903328.cms The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to utilise the solid waste from Ghazipur in construction of Delhi-Meerut Expressway to curb pollution. NHAI is already utilising fly-ash up to 30 per cent of earth filling in the Eastern Peripheral...

Newspaper: Hindustan Times Date: 25th June 2016 Edition: New Delhi Source Link: http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/poor-upkeep-encroachment-cause-jams-on-internal-delhi-roads-says-study/story-UlwR5FYUrmW2EUjtqJQtcK.html Poor maintenance, roadside parking and encroachment often lead to congestion on internal roads, found a study conducted by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). The study has revealed that at times the internal roads are as clogged as several...