AI-Based Traffic Management System Goes Live on NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway

In a major step towards enhancing road safety and efficiency, an Artificial Intelligence-based Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) has been rolled out across key stretches of NH-48 and the Dwarka Expressway. Developed by the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) and implemented under the oversight of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the initiative aligns with the 2023 NHAI guidelines aimed at creating intelligent and secure highways.

Where Has It Been Implemented?

The system currently covers 56.46 km of road, including:

28 km of the NH-48, from Shiv Murti to Kherki Daula

28.46 km of the Dwarka Expressway

These high-traffic corridors are among the busiest in the National Capital Region, and the ATMS aims to make them safer, smarter, and more commuter-friendly.

Key AI-Powered Features

The new ATMS leverages advanced technologies to monitor, detect, and respond to real-time road conditions. Major components include:

Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS):

A network of 110 high-resolution PTZ cameras, installed at 1-km intervals, ensures round-the-clock surveillance.

Video Incident Detection & Enforcement System (VIDES):

Identifies and flags violations like overspeeding, no seatbelt, and triple riding.

Vehicle Actuated Speed Displays (VASD):

Provide real-time speed alerts to drivers, encouraging safer driving behavior.

Variable Message Signboards (VMS):

Share live traffic updates, diversions, and road safety messages.

Central Command Centre:

Serves as the operational hub, coordinating swift responses to accidents, fog, roadblocks, or animal crossings.

According to officials, the system is capable of detecting 14 different types of traffic violations, contributing significantly to data-driven enforcement.

Seamless Digital Challans via NIC Link

The system is integrated with the NIC’s e-challan portal, allowing automatic generation of digital challans for violations. Offences like speeding or driving without seatbelts are now detected instantly by AI, streamlining the process of penalty issuance.

Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer at IHMCL, emphasized that the system not only boosts enforcement but also plays a key role in promoting road safety awareness among drivers