The Latest Breaking News from NHAI

Why can't NHAI have electronic surveillance mechanism to track parked vehicles on highways: SC

The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding stationary vehicles causing accidents on highways. Justices suggested the National Highways Authority of India implement electronic surveillance for tracking these vehicles. Various incidents highlight ongoing issues of illegal parking contributing to road fatalities. The court plans to address encroachments and applications related to…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Gurgaon office-goers may soon stop dreading Shankar Chowk: DLF gets NHAI nod for two new road structures that could change traffic movement around Cyber City

NHAI has approved two infrastructure projects to ease traffic congestion around Shankar Chowk and Cyber City in Gurgaon. The plan includes a 600-metre, three-lane underpass and a 1.3-km, six-lane flyover. DLF will build both projects at an estimated cost of Rs 300 crore, with the structures expected to improve traffic…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

NHAI’s Rs 30,491 crore outer ring road plan for Amaravati: 190-km six-lane corridor, 4 construction packages, 3 tunnels & 2 bridges over Krishna

Amaravati ORR Project: NHAI is preparing to begin work on Amaravati’s proposed six-lane outer ring road, spanning nearly 190 km with a total construction length of 195.13 km including a 5.2-km spur near Guntur. The Rs 30,491-crore project will be built in four packages and feature three tunnels and two…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

NHAI’s new rules: No median cuts or surface-level intersections on future high-speed NH corridors; exits to be marked 5 km, 2 km, 1 km and 500m ahead

India has introduced new NHAI guidelines for access-controlled high-speed national highways, mandating no median openings or at-grade intersections to reduce crash risks and dangerous cross movements. The rules also require flush medians with wire ropes or crash barriers, advance exit signs at 5 km, 2 km, 1 km and 500…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

NHAI standardises 4/6-lane high-speed roads: New rules will change lane widths, exits & safety measures for highway drivers

NHAI has introduced new guidelines for upcoming access-controlled high-speed National Highways to standardise design, improve road safety and enable smoother traffic movement. The framework covers four- and six-lane Greenfield and Brownfield corridors, with lane configuration and road width linked to traffic volumes. It also includes provisions for safer exits and…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea against direction to build shelters for stray cattle

In a significant move, the Supreme Court plans to convene a special bench to deliberate on the NHAI's challenge against a directive mandating the construction of shelters for stray cattle across the country. The NHAI estimates that implementing this project would require approximately Rs 7,000 crore and asserts that local…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

First-ever full toll suspension: Expressway develops defects weeks after opening; NHAI bans concessionaire for 3 years, seeks Rs 42 lakh daily compensation

NHAI PNC Infratech Ban: Following the inauguration of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, significant defects were reported, prompting the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to bar PNC Infratech from bidding for its projects for three years. Several sections of the expressway suffered premature failures, leading to the suspension of toll collection,…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Entry into Delhi to get easier as barrier free tolling starts at 9 highway points from next month

Municipal Corporation of Delhi is set to roll out multi-lane free-flow tolling at nine national highway entry points, including DND Flyway, Rajokri, Kundli, Badarpur and Ghazipur, by the end of October, aiming to remove physical barriers and speed up entry into the city.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?

PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its participation in key road project bids. The company is evaluating legal remedies, while its ongoing projects remain unaffected.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

If your car breaks down on a highway, help could reach you faster: How NHAI is upgrading its helpline to quickly dispatch ambulances, cranes & patrol vehicles

NHAI is set to upgrade its 1033 helpline with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time location tracking. The initiative aims to improve response times and provide faster emergency assistance to motorists across the country. While AI will help streamline call handling and emergency response, human operators will…

The Economic Times · Sep 14