On Saturday, Nitin Gadkari announced that a 200-meter-long bamboo crash barrier would be installed for the first time in history on a highway connecting the Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra.“A new step has been made towards AtmanirbharBharat with the installation of the world's first bamboo crash barrier of 200-meter length which has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway in Vidarbha, Maharashtra”, Gadkari tweeted. First Bamboo Crash Barrier
As per Nitin Gadkari, this is a good step for the resolution of environment-related concerns, as well as an achievement and revolution in the bamboo industry. It can be a great replacement of the steel the recycling value of the bamboo barrier is 50-70%, whereas that of steel barriers is 30-50%, the Minister of Road Transport and Highway commented. The bamboo species utilized in the development of this 200-meter-long bamboo crash barrier is Bambusa Balcoa, which has been further treated with creosote oil and covered with recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). First Bamboo Crash Barrier
“The prototype of the world's first bamboo crash barrier was tested extensively at several government-based institutions and even received approval from the Indian Road Congress. Also, it is an industry that supports rural areas and agriculture, which makes it an even bigger milestone”, Gadkari further added.For more updates keep visiting our website www.topstoriesworld.com where we provide unbiased, true, and top stories of the world.