India, Dec. 25 -- New Delhi

Authorities concerned will step up safety standards and enforcement on the newly developed Urban Extension Road II (UER-II), with emphasis on halting access to two-wheelers and three-wheelers to reduce the risk of accidents, officials familiar with the matter said.

Issues were discussed in a review meeting on the road, chaired by chief minister Rekha Gupta, with officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), to strengthen inter-agency coordination along the access-controlled corridor.

"The presence of such restricted categories of vehicles on an access-controlled road not only increases the likelihood of crashes but also disrupts traffic flow, especially during peak hours. The issue was flagge...