Given the speed of vehicles on the highway, and the E-way’s terrible track record for accidents, it should be a top priority for the authorities to make immediate repairs. It has already been years since the expressway was launched, so it is hard to understand why there are still accident-prone sections that have not been protected with barriers and other safety measures yet.

The recent accident proves that one cannot just blame the authorities for every accident on the Expressway. One knows there is a stipulation to drive fast on the E-way, but motorists must stick to the prescribed limits and not veer rashly. If, in a rare eventuality, a vehicle is forced to halt on the E-way, caution is key.

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Having said that, we need to see all safety parameters are in place.

The authorities now need to be especially vigilant, given that the monsoon is just around the corner. The season brings forth special challenges — slick roads, dark skies and, of course, those dreaded landslides on the E-way.

First-aid facilities, telephones, ambulances, signage — all need quick attention and remedial action, if required. Tie up all loose ends and fix those loose ropes, now.