The Road Development Authority (RDA) says that a program has been initiated to illuminate pedestrian crossings at night.

The RDA’s Deputy Director General for Road Safety and Traffic Management, K. Chandrakumara, stated that steps will be taken to illuminate pedestrian crossings located at vulnerable locations identified in the first phase.

Chandrakumara further stated that solar panels will be used for this purpose.

He went on to note that this will make pedestrians crossing the road at night more visible to drivers, reducing the risk of accidents.

The RDA official revealed that 140 such pedestrian crossings have already been illuminated in the Kurunegala, Galle and Colombo districts.

The initiative is being implemented as a large number of people lose their lives yearly due to accidents that occur at pedestrian crossings. (Newswire)

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