April 28, 2026 7:08 PM
NHAI issues heatwave guidelines to protect highway workers, ensure safe operations
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to safeguard workers and ensure uninterrupted operations on national highways amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across the country. The measures, which apply to construction sites, maintenance projects, and toll plazas, mandate contractors, concessionaires, and toll operators to adopt safety protocols aimed at minimizing heat-related risks for workers and commuters. Under the new guid...