26 accident-prone stretches spotted along NH-16 in Khurda district
The Odisha transport department has identified 26 accident-prone zones on NH-16 in Khurda district and urged the NHAI to implement urgent safety measures. A road safety audit revealed issues like poor signage, lighting, and unsafe median openings, contributing to frequent head-on collisions and fatalities. Khurda recorded 375 road deaths in 2025, prompting calls for immediate corrective actions.