1. Initiative Overview
- Published by: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
- Announcement Date: October 3, 2025.
- Purpose: To enhance the concept of digital transformation, transparency, and convenience of the commuters in the National Highways by using smart and technology-driven infrastructure.
2. Major Characteristics of the QR Code Signboards.
The vertical sign boards will give one access to two types of urgent information at a glance:
- Project & Contact Details:
- Chainage (location marker) and national highway number.
- Highway patrol, Toll Manager and Resident Engineer contact numbers.
- Immediate assistance emergence number is 1033.
- Construction, project and maintenance schedules of transparency.
- Facilities of Commuters & Instructions:
- Guidelines and proximity to the surrounding amenities such as hospitals, petrol stations, restaurants, police and vehicle repair shops.
- Position of e-charging positions, truck lay-byes, and public toilets.
- Distance to the next toll plaza.
3. Strategic Implementation
- Installation Sites: QR code boards will be installed in high visibility locations where:
- Service stations, parking lots, and toll stations.
- Highway start and end points.
- Truck lay-byes and key standing signboards.
4. Expected Impact
- Increased Road Safety: The communication and accessibility of the emergency will be increased, thus providing faster response.
- Improved User Experience: Has all the critical travel information in one scannable code, which enhances on-road preparedness.
- Greater Transparency: Provides straightforward project information and contact channels to ensure accountability and open monitoring to the community.
Month: Current Affairs - October 08, 2025
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