**Policy Summary: Black Spots on National Highway NH-121 (Bharatpur-Jaipur Section)**
On July 24, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways addressed Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 751 regarding black spots on National Highway NH-121 between Bharatpur and Jaipur. The Ministry, under the direction of Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, reported the following:
* **Identification of Black Spots:** 48 black spots have been identified on the Bharatpur-Jaipur section of National Highway NH-121.
* **Mitigation Measures:** Short-term measures have been completed at all identified black spots.
* **Flyover/VUP Construction:** Based on road safety audit recommendations, 14 black spots have been identified for the construction of flyovers and/or vehicular underpasses (VUPs).
* **Pending Proposals:** Feasibility reports are in progress for 3 black spots. Further action at these locations is contingent on the outcome of the feasibility assessments, based on site conditions.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA: Member of Parliament who raised the question about black spots on NH121.
National Highway NH 121: A specific national highway in India, subject of the parliamentary question regarding black spots.
Bharatpur, Rajasthan: A city in Rajasthan, India, forming one end of the section of NH121 under discussion.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: A city in Rajasthan, India, forming the other end of the section of NH121 under discussion.
SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways who provided the answer to the parliamentary question.
National Highway NH21: A specific national highway in India where blackspots are being addressed.
Black Spots: Locations on highways identified as dangerous due to a high incidence of accidents.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 751
ANSWERED ON 24TH JULY, 2025
BLACK SPOTS ON NH-121
751. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the number of black spots identified on National Highway (NH)-
121 between Bharatpur and Jaipur;
(b) whether the Government is considering constructing flyovers at
these black spots to prevent accidents;
(c) whether any flyovers have been approved so far at specific
intersections or locations and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the intersections or locations where flyover proposals are still
pending and the expected timeline for their approval?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has
identified 48 numbers of Black Spots on Bharatpur-Jaipur section of
National Highway (NH)-21.
(b) & (c) On National Highway-21, short-term measures have been
completed on all the black spots. Based on the recommendations of
the road safety audits, 14 numbers of black spots have been
identified for construction of Flyovers and Vehicular Underpasses
(VUPs) on Bharatpur–Jaipur section of NH-21.
(d) The feasibility report in respect of 03 black spots is under
progress and any provision at these black spots depends on
feasibility as per the site conditions.
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