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Odisha Draft Pedestrian Safety Rules 2026 Mandates Footpaths and Penalizes Faulty Designs
25 September 2026
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The Odisha government has introduced the draft Pedestrian Safety Rules, 2026, making pedestrian pathways mandatory for new and upgraded roads across the State. The framework prescribes strict action against road-owning agencies, contractors, or consultants if faulty designs lead to pedestrian casualties or injuries.
Key Highlights
- The draft Odisha Pedestrian Safety Rules, 2026 mandates continuous footpaths and non-motorized transport facilities for all new road constructions and major upgrades.
- Strict penal action is prescribed for road-owning agencies, contractors, and consultants if pedestrian deaths or injuries occur due to faulty engineering designs.
- Omission or dilution of these pedestrian facilities requires written justification and prior approval from a competent authority.
- High priority is designated for school zones, hospital areas, markets, transit terminals, and accident-prone corridors.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Government of Odisha (Transport / Works Department)
Key Bodies
State Road Owning Agencies, Road Contractors and Consultants
Constitutional & Legal Context
Draft State-level safety regulations under regional transport and road development guidelines.
Static GK Connection
Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar; Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi.