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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

National Highways

Had been on road recently from Hyderabad to Bangalore on my Fiat Palio.  Initially had thought that the roads would not be that good due to the recent incessant rains in the region.  But to my surprise, the whole of NH7, was amazing spot-less and the 4 lane with a divider was making it more comfortable to drive.  But all said, its still India.  Am not blaming it as a country, but mentioning it as my experience here.

Every time you touch a good speed (say >120 Kms) and start to cruise, there is some kind of a hurdle - once it is a stray dog passing by, secondly it a herd of buffaloes or goats, thirdly its a toll-booth, fourthly it becomes a main road for a small village on the side etc.  Was wondering what's the use of such a road if people are not able to get the full benefit of it.

Also wondered probably because we are so democratic and socialist, that we have to give room for all living beings - be it human or other.

Having said this, I should also appreciate the maintenance of the road with the road signs put up appropriately at most of the places.

Next trip is to find another similar road to a new destination.