NHAI Launches QR Code Signboards for National Highways
The state-owned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is rolling out a new initiative to enhance road safety and commuter experience. NHAI will install project information signboards featuring Quick Response (QR) Codes along all National Highway stretches. This move marks a significant upgrade in India’s road infrastructure management.
This digital system aims to give commuters immediate, reliable access to critical information directly relevant to the specific highway section they are traveling on. This effort integrates technology into roadside assistance, streamlining communication during emergencies. Consequently, it reduces reliance on traditional, static signages that offer limited details. The system creates a more responsive and informed travel environment across the entire network.
Detailed Project Information Available Instantly
The new vertical NHAI QR Code Signboards will provide a wealth of project-specific information to users. Commuters can simply scan the code with a smartphone. This action instantly accesses essential and localised details. The information available goes beyond basic directions. It offers crucial operational contacts.
The accessible information includes:
The National Highway (NH) Number.
The exact highway chainage (a precise kilometer location marker).
Contact numbers for key personnel, such as the Toll Manager and the Resident Engineer. These contacts facilitate immediate reporting of issues.
The crucial highway patrol contact number.
The national emergency helpline number, 1033.
NHAI will strategically place these signboards at key points along the route. These locations include all toll plazas, dedicated rest areas, wayside amenities, truck lay-byes, and the starting and ending points of highway sections. This ensures maximum visibility and accessibility for all road users, from long-haul truckers to casual tourists. This digitisation effort increases transparency for ongoing highway development and maintenance projects.
Enhancing Road Safety and User Awareness
NHAI stated this project directly improves road safety standards nationwide. By offering better access to emergency and local contact information, the initiative ensures quicker response times during accidents and road mishaps. This efficiency minimises the duration of traffic disruption.
Ultimately, the installation of these QR Code Signboards greatly enhances the overall user experience. It dramatically increases public awareness about the infrastructure and services available on National Highways across the country. This effort makes travel safer, smarter, and significantly more informed for every commuter. NHAI continues to leverage latest technology to modernise India’s massive road network, ensuring a higher standard of service delivery. This digital step reinforces their commitment to a user-centric approach to highway management.
Vishal Duggal, Chief Editor, News Orbiter, possesses over two decades of journalistic experience across print and web domains. He headed the editorial team of “Sahara Time” a 48-page general interest English weekly newspaper. He was also a senior editor with Exchange4media group’s real estate magazine “Realty Plus” and prior to that Consulting Editor with “Geopolitics” a magazine on defence and strategic affairs, and Executive Editor with Pravasi Indians, a magazine on the global Indian diaspora. Currently, he lends his professional expertise to several publications and websites.
