Uttar Pradesh is all set to have an ambitious ‘Road Ambulances’ scheme through which the state government will be ridding the roads of potholes and ensure the upkeep of the stretches as well, early next year. According to the government spokesman, the Public Works Department is going to deploy road ambulances under a pilot project in about half-a-dozen districts of the state.
Upcoming Road Ambulances being touted as the most premium ones ever used anywhere in India
A road ambulance equipped with all the technical and construction-related tools, including mixes and generators, is being built at a cost of more than Rs 40 lakhs and it is being touted as the most premium road ambulance used in any state in India. In the initial stage, about a dozen road ambulances will be launched and these will be deployed in cities including Lucknow and Kanpur.
The state government is currently working on three fronts under the banner of the Road Ambulance Scheme and along with freeing the roadways of potholes, the authorities are also planning to prevent major damage by immediately repairing the defaced roads. These ambulances will also take care of regular security, cleaning and the maintenance of the roads.
According to the Public Works Department officials, three to four employees will be captaining the road ambulance along with all the technical facilities and repair materials for road repair. The ambulance itself will repair it in case the roads are damaged.