NHAI Rolls Out GIS-Based Software To Monitor 100 Toll Plazas For Seamless Traffic Flow On National Highways

In order to ensure minimal waiting time and improve the flow of traffic at toll plazas, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a subsidiary of NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), has developed a GIS-based software for real-time monitoring of waiting times at toll plazas.

According to an official statement, NHAI has initially identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on the web-based software. These toll plazas have been selected based on congestion feedback received through 1,033 National Highway helpline. The monitoring service will be extended to more toll plazas in a phased manner.  

Apart from providing the name and location of the toll plaza, the software will share details related to the live status of queue length in metres, total waiting time and vehicle speed at toll plaza. It will also provide congestion alert and lane distribution recommendation, if the queue of vehicles at a toll plaza is more than the prescribed limit.

These toll plazas have been mapped into the web-based software, which connects to the respective NHAI field offices nationwide. The software enables NHAI officials to gain insights through comparative traffic condition analysis on an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly basis, helping to manage traffic and reduce congestion.

Additionally, the software provides updates on current weather conditions and information about local festivals, allowing NHAI officials to take pre-emptive measures to manage traffic loads effectively and decongest the toll plazas.

The live monitoring and tracking system at the toll plazas will help to ensure free flow of traffic and a hassle-free tolling experience for the National Highway users at the fee plazas across the country.