national highways

March 6, 2026 5:19 PM

NHAI deploys over 5,100 women staff at toll plazas across national highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed more than 5,100 women staff during day shifts at over 1,140 toll plazas across national highways and expressways, as part of an initiative aimed at promoting gender inclusivity and improving service delivery at toll booths. According to the NHAI, the move seeks to enhance the experience of highway users by creating a more efficient, empathetic and user-friendly environment at toll plazas. The presence of women staff in frontline opera...

December 15, 2025 5:45 PM

NHAI steps up safety measures on National Highways amid foggy conditions

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a series of measures to improve visibility and enhance road safety on National Highways during the winter season, when dense fog often reduces visibility and increases the risk of accidents. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the mitigation steps have been broadly classified into two categories—engineering measures and safety awareness initiatives. Under engineering measures, NHAI has undertaken the reinst...

December 2, 2025 6:02 PM

NHAI Signs MoU with Reliance Jio to Deploy Telecom-Based Safety Alert System Across National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network. The initiative is aimed at enhancing road safety and improving the commuting experience for highway users. Under the initiative, travellers on National Highways will receive advance warnings on their mobile phones as they approach risk-prone locations, including accident-prone stretches, stra...

August 3, 2025 10:55 AM

Nitin Gadkari unveils 29 National Highway projects worth Rs 5,233 crore in Andhra Pradesh

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 29 National Highway projects in Mangalagiri on Saturday. The projects, worth over ₹5,233 crore, cover a total length of 272 km and aim to significantly boost connectivity and infrastructure across the state. Addressing the gathering, Gadkari said, “Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these projects are...

June 18, 2025 3:48 PM

Gadkari announces ₹3,000 annual highway pass for non-commercial vehicles

The central government has announced the launch of FASTag-based Annual Passes for non-commercial vehicles, effective from August 15. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari made the announcement on Wednesday, describing the initiative as a move to enable “seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.” The annual passes, priced at ₹3,000, will be valid for either one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever c...

February 7, 2025 4:27 PM

Big relief on toll for national highways users coming soon: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Narendra Modi government will soon announce a major relief for commuters regarding the toll currently levied on vehicles plying on National Highways. He said that the government is working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users. "Our research has been completed, and the scheme will be revealed soon," Gadkari said in an interview. The minister also mentioned that the government is working on implemen...