Lucknow, Dec. 17 -- As dense fog wreaks havoc on expressways across the state, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has decided to cut down the speed limit on them from the existing 120 kmph to 80 kmph.

Uttar Pradesh has the largest network of expressways in the country.

The new speed limit is likely to be enforced soon on all expressways in the state. It will be in force till February 15.

The decision comes in the wake of a series of accidents on expressways in the state on Tuesday.

UPEIDA has also decided to apprise commuters at all toll plazas about fog with the help of public address system. Commuters will be apprised about how dense is fog ahead on the roads.

"UPEIDA has rolled out several measures...