The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced India’s first wildlife-safe highway on NH-45 in Madhya Pradesh, featuring table-top red road markings, wildlife underpasses, and eco-friendly designs.
The 11.96 km Hiran–Sindoor stretch passes through the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, areas with frequent animal crossings.
Key highlights:
- The wildlife-safe road is located on the 11.96-kilometre Hiran Sindoor section of NH-45, which connects Bhopal and Jabalpur.
- Situated around 60 kilometres from Jabalpur, the highway passes through a dense forest corridor flanked by the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
- This region is home to tigers, deer, sambar, jackals, and other wildlife, making it a critical ecological zone where frequent animal crossings have historically led to accidents and fatalities.
