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World’s first bamboo crash barrier put in on Maharashtra freeway, says Gadkari

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NAGPUR: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday mentioned a 200-meter-long bamboo crash barrier has been put in on a freeway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra, which he termed because the “world’s first” such train.

Calling it a “remarkable achievement” for the nation and its bamboo sector, he mentioned this crash barrier affords an ideal different to metal and addresses environmental considerations.

In a tweet, Gadkari mentioned, “An extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving #AatmanirbharBharat has been made with the development of the world’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway.”

An extraordinary accomplishment in direction of reaching #AatmanirbharBharat has been made with the event of the world’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been put in on the Vani-Warora Highway. pic.twitter.com/BPEUhF7l2P

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways mentioned this bamboo crash barrier has been christened as “Bahu Balli”.

“It underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions, such as 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. Additionally, it has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress,” the minister mentioned in one other tweet.

…as this crash barrier affords an ideal different to metal and addresses environmental considerations and their aftermath. Furthermore, it’s a rural and agriculture-friendly trade in itself, making it an much more vital milestone. pic.twitter.com/5CfAOkJaVO

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023

Gadkari mentioned the recycling worth of bamboo boundaries is 50-70 per cent, whereas that of metal boundaries is 30-50 per cent.

“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,” he mentioned.

Furthermore, it’s a rural and agriculture-friendly trade in itself, making it an much more vital milestone,” Gadkari added.

NAGPUR: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday mentioned a 200-meter-long bamboo crash barrier has been put in on a freeway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra, which he termed because the “world’s first” such train.

Calling it a “remarkable achievement” for the nation and its bamboo sector, he mentioned this crash barrier affords an ideal different to metal and addresses environmental considerations.

In a tweet, Gadkari mentioned, “An extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving #AatmanirbharBharat has been made with the development of the world’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway.”googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

An extraordinary accomplishment in direction of reaching #AatmanirbharBharat has been made with the event of the world’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier, which has been put in on the Vani-Warora Highway. pic.twitter.com/BPEUhF7l2P
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways mentioned this bamboo crash barrier has been christened as “Bahu Balli”.

“It underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions, such as 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. Additionally, it has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress,” the minister mentioned in one other tweet.

…as this crash barrier affords an ideal different to metal and addresses environmental considerations and their aftermath. Furthermore, it’s a rural and agriculture-friendly trade in itself, making it an much more vital milestone. pic.twitter.com/5CfAOkJaVO
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2023
Gadkari mentioned the recycling worth of bamboo boundaries is 50-70 per cent, whereas that of metal boundaries is 30-50 per cent.

“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,” he mentioned.

Furthermore, it’s a rural and agriculture-friendly trade in itself, making it an much more vital milestone,” Gadkari added.