India, Sept. 17 -- New Delhi

The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to repair and enhance the safety of the Noida Link Road, which connects Akshardham with the Delhi-Noida border, by replacing crash barriers to reduce the risk of fatal accidents.

Officials said Rs.1.84 crore has been sanctioned for the project, under which civil and electrical works will be undertaken over the next four months.

"The Noida Link Road facilitates movement of thousands of vehicles every day, with speeds often exceeding 70kmph. Crash barriers act as the first line of defence in minimising the severity of accidents. Along much of the stretch, these are either broken or are missing," a PWD official said.

Crash barriers, typically made of steel and concrete...