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17 Jun

Smart Monitoring System to Help NHAI Identify Highway Problems Before Repairs Become Urgent

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The maintenance of India's national highways is set to undergo a technology-driven overhaul, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) adopting artificial intelligence and advanced data tools to improve road monitoring and repair planning. The authority is moving away from traditional inspection methods that often rely on identifying damage after it appears. Under the new approach, NHAI aims to forecast possible failures in road infrastructure and take preventive measures before defects turn into major maintenance challenges. The upgraded system will use multiple sources of digital information to track the condition of highways across the country.…

06 Oct

NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

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National Times Bureau :- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is making highways smarter and safer for travelers. From November 15, 2025, new signboards with QR codes will appear along major highways, and toll payment rules will also change. These QR code boards will give travelers more than just directions. By scanning the code with a smartphone, people can get instant details about the highway, toll plaza contacts, resident engineers, patrol teams, and the Highway Emergency Helpline number 1033. This will make it easier to get help in case of emergencies. The boards will be installed at important points,…

29 Aug

CM Nayab Singh Saini Approves ₹1900 Crore Hisar Bypass Project to Ease Traffic

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Chandigarh, August 29 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved a major infrastructure project for Hisar city. The plan includes the construction of the Hisar bypass, which will start from Hisar-Rajgarh Road (NH-52), cross Hisar-Delhi Road (NH-9), and connect to Hisar-Kaithal Road (NH-52). The bypass will span about 41 kilometers and is estimated to cost ₹1900 crore. Of this, nearly ₹1000 crore will be spent on land acquisition. The project will be executed in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Officials said the new bypass will significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity in the region.

01 Jul

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Booked for Alleged Assault on NHAI Official in Shimla

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Shimla, July 1, 2025 — Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh has been booked for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing a senior official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during an inspection in Shimla district.The FIR stems from a complaint lodged by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who claims that Singh physically assaulted and abused him during a site visit on June 30 in the Bhattakufar area. The inspection was linked to the recent collapse of a five-storey building in the vicinity, which has raised safety and infrastructure concerns.According to the complaint, the…

26 Jun

No Toll Tax for Two-Wheelers, Confirms Gadkari; FASTag-Based Annual Pass Coming from August 15

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New Delhi, June 26, 2025 — Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday dismissed media reports suggesting that the government is planning to impose toll taxes on two-wheeler vehicles. Calling the reports misleading, Gadkari clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that no such proposal has been made and the current exemption for two-wheelers at toll plazas will continue.“Some media outlets are spreading false news about toll tax on two-wheelers. There is no such plan. I condemn this kind of irresponsible journalism,” Gadkari stated firmly.The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) also issued a separate statement confirming that no toll is being considered…

31 Mar

Toll Hike: Azizpur Plaza to Cost More for Commuters

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Zirakpur, March 31 – The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an increase in toll rates on national highways, effective from April 1. The decision aims to generate additional revenue for highway maintenance and development. As a result, commuters will now have to pay an extra ₹5 to ₹10 in toll tax.According to an official circular issued by NHAI, toll rates have been revised across all plazas in the country. This includes the Azizpur Toll Plaza on the Zirakpur-Patiala National Highway, where the toll for a single trip is now ₹50, while a round trip will cost ₹70.…