NHAI Implements Nation’s First Advanced Traffic Management System on NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway

In a significant move towards modernising road infrastructure and improving traffic safety, India has launched its first Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) along two of the National Capital Region’s busiest corridors. The project, led by the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) and overseen by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). 

The system currently spans 56.46 km, including a 28 km stretch along National Highway 48 (NH-48) from Shiv Murti to Kherki Daula, and another 28.46 km on the Dwarka Expressway. These are among the most congested and accident-prone routes in the region, and the ATMS aims to make them safer, more efficient, and technologically integrated. 

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At the core of the ATMS is a suite of artificial intelligence-powered systems designed to monitor traffic in real time, detect violations, and assist in emergency management. The infrastructure includes a Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS) comprising 110 high-resolution PTZ cameras installed at 1 km intervals to ensure 24×7 surveillance. A Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (VIDES) enables the detection of traffic violations such as overspeeding, driving without seatbelts, and triple riding. 

Complementing these are Vehicle Actuated Speed Displays (VASDs) that alert drivers about their real-time speeds, and Variable Message Signboards (VMS) that provide live traffic updates and safety information. A Central Command Centre coordinates responses to incidents like accidents, fog conditions, or animal crossings, and is directly linked to the National Informatics Centre’s (NIC) e-challan portal. 

According to officials, the system can automatically identify up to 14 types of traffic offences, significantly reducing the need for manual enforcement and introducing a data-driven, objective mechanism to handle traffic violations. The integration with the e-challan platform allows for the immediate issuance of fines, ensuring faster and more transparent enforcement.

The NHAI sees this pilot as a blueprint for future smart highway projects across India. With road fatalities remaining a persistent issue—India reports over 1.5 lakh road deaths annually—the adoption of AI-driven systems is expected to play a critical role in enhancing highway safety.