ABSTRACT:

The project proposes constructing an underground tunnel from wai (jor) to pratapgad to address acute traffic congestion, regular road accidents, and long travel time on present mountainous roads. The present highway, with its steep curves and ascents, fails to support growing vehicular movement, resulting in traffic congestion and safety hazards, especially during peak tourist periods. The tunnel will provide a straight and unbroken journey, less reliant on the meandering ghat roads and lowering travel time drastically.For this purpose, an extensive traffic volume survey was done in the area of pratapgad, evaluating vehicle traffic, congestion rates, and accident statistics over the past few years. This information assisted in realizing the current road conditions and justifying the construction of a safer, more efficient route. The tunnel will not only improve road safety but also help in sustainable development by cutting down on vehicle emissions and fuel usage.

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1. Singh, K., Maurya, R., & Netula, O. "Planning a Tunnel to Reduce Traffic at Hazarat Ganj Chauraha, " International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 2021, 9(4): 112-120.
2. Vatin, I., Rymkevich, A. G., & Efremov, A. S. "Using Tunnels to Solve Transport Problems." Procedia Engineering, 2017, 206(1): 345-352.
3. Çelik, M., Zeren, H. G., & Özdemir, B. C. "Can Tube Tunnels Help Reduce Traffic? A Study on Izmir, Turkey." Sustainability, 2019, 11(7): 1985-1992.
4. Shiftan, Y., & Ben-Akiva, M. "Finding the Right Toll for Tunnels to Reduce Traffic." Journal of Advanced Transportation, 1996, 30(3): 233-245.
5. Melia, C., Lyons, G., & Chatterjee, K. "What Happens When City Roads Are Made Smaller?" Transport Policy, 2021, 105(2): 56-67.
6. Jena, J. K., Verma, A. K., Kumar, U., & Ajit, S. "Accident Risks in Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnels." International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 2020, 11(4): 789-798.
7. Nor, W. N. H. W. M., & Nor, N. G. M. "Effect of Heavy Vehicles on Traffic Speed in Meru- Menora Tunnel." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2021, 5(6): 112-119.
8. Jena, J. K., Verma, A. K., Kumar, U., & Ajit, S. "How Likely Are Accidents in One-Way Tunnels?" Reliability Engineering for Industrial Processes, 2024, 15(1): 56-67.
9. Patel, R., & Banerjee, S. "Keeping Tunnel Air Clean with Proper Ventilation." Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2018, 143(8): 95-102.
10. Chen, L., & Huang, D. "How Tunnel Construction Affects Soil and Groundwater." Geotechnical Engineering Journal, 2022, 29(3): 188-200.

ABSTRACT:

The project proposes constructing an underground tunnel from wai (jor) to pratapgad to address acute traffic congestion, regular road accidents, and long travel time on present mountainous roads. The present highway, with its steep curves and ascents, fails to support growing vehicular movement, resulting in traffic congestion and safety hazards, especially during peak tourist periods. The tunnel will provide a straight and unbroken journey, less reliant on the meandering ghat roads and lowering travel time drastically.For this purpose, an extensive traffic volume survey was done in the area of pratapgad, evaluating vehicle traffic, congestion rates, and accident statistics over the past few years. This information assisted in realizing the current road conditions and justifying the construction of a safer, more efficient route. The tunnel will not only improve road safety but also help in sustainable development by cutting down on vehicle emissions and fuel usage.

🔒 This is a subscription article

Full text is available to subscribers and institutional members. Please choose an option below to access it.

1. Singh, K., Maurya, R., & Netula, O. "Planning a Tunnel to Reduce Traffic at Hazarat Ganj Chauraha, " International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 2021, 9(4): 112-120.
2. Vatin, I., Rymkevich, A. G., & Efremov, A. S. "Using Tunnels to Solve Transport Problems." Procedia Engineering, 2017, 206(1): 345-352.
3. Çelik, M., Zeren, H. G., & Özdemir, B. C. "Can Tube Tunnels Help Reduce Traffic? A Study on Izmir, Turkey." Sustainability, 2019, 11(7): 1985-1992.
4. Shiftan, Y., & Ben-Akiva, M. "Finding the Right Toll for Tunnels to Reduce Traffic." Journal of Advanced Transportation, 1996, 30(3): 233-245.
5. Melia, C., Lyons, G., & Chatterjee, K. "What Happens When City Roads Are Made Smaller?" Transport Policy, 2021, 105(2): 56-67.
6. Jena, J. K., Verma, A. K., Kumar, U., & Ajit, S. "Accident Risks in Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnels." International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 2020, 11(4): 789-798.
7. Nor, W. N. H. W. M., & Nor, N. G. M. "Effect of Heavy Vehicles on Traffic Speed in Meru- Menora Tunnel." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2021, 5(6): 112-119.
8. Jena, J. K., Verma, A. K., Kumar, U., & Ajit, S. "How Likely Are Accidents in One-Way Tunnels?" Reliability Engineering for Industrial Processes, 2024, 15(1): 56-67.
9. Patel, R., & Banerjee, S. "Keeping Tunnel Air Clean with Proper Ventilation." Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2018, 143(8): 95-102.
10. Chen, L., & Huang, D. "How Tunnel Construction Affects Soil and Groundwater." Geotechnical Engineering Journal, 2022, 29(3): 188-200.