Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has initiated the installation of asphalt speed bumps and road signage across designated high-risk zones in Hulhumalé to reduce traffic accidents, following recommendations from the Maldives Police Service.
The project, which began on 8 October, 2026, focuses on key areas identified by police statistics as accident hotspots. In addition to speed bumps, HDC is installing upgraded road safety markings to enhance overall driver awareness.
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The initiative follows a similar speed bumper program previously implemented by HDC, which police statistics showed successfully reduced road accidents by 70 to 80 per cent. However, those initial speed bumps were subsequently removed following public concerns regarding their material quality and structural design.
Addressing those past concerns, HDC confirmed that the newly installed speed bumps feature traditional asphalt construction, adhering to the original road design specifications used during Hulhumalé’s initial infrastructure development.
HDC emphasised that the speed bumps are intended to create safer roadways for motorists and pedestrians alike, reiterating its ongoing commitment to maintaining Hulhumalé as a secure and peaceful community.
