| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Introduction of "table-top red marking" on Bhopal-Jabalpur National Highway |
| Location | Bhopal-Jabalpur National Highway, near Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve |
| Implementing Authority | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Purpose | Reduce wildlife-related accidents, improve road safety, and protect wildlife in sensitive zones |
| Design | First-of-its-kind "table-top" red marking in India, uses bright red texture to reduce vehicle speed in wildlife-sensitive zones |
| Additional Features | White shoulder lines painted to guide drivers and prevent veering off the road |
| Infrastructure | 25 underpasses constructed along the 11.9 km stretch to allow safe animal crossings |
| Cost | Rs 122.25 crore |
| Coverage | 11.9 km stretch of highway, with 2 km marked with the red tabletop technique |
| Accidents & Fatalities | 237 animal-vehicle collisions in Madhya Pradesh over the past two years, resulting in 94 deaths |
| Global Precedent | Inspired by examples like Canada's Banff National Park and the Netherlands' "ecoducts" |
| Wildlife Concerns | Highway passes through wildlife-heavy areas like Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, frequented by deer, jackals, and tigers |
| Expected Outcome | Reduction in accidents, enhanced wildlife protection, improved tourism, and increased revenue through better connectivity |
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