The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday announced that it will install QR code-enabled Project Information Sign Boards along national highways to boost transparency, road safety, and commuter convenience.
These new vertical boards will allow highway users to scan QR codes and instantly access key project details such as highway number, chainage, project length, construction and maintenance timelines, and contact information for the Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, and the NHAI field office. The emergency helpline number 1033 will also be prominently displayed.
In addition to project-related data, the sign boards will display real-time information on nearby amenities including hospitals, petrol pumps, restaurants, toilets, police stations, truck lay-byes, repair shops, and electric vehicle charging stations. Distances to the nearest toll plazas will also be shown.
To ensure visibility and accessibility, NHAI plans to install these boards at toll plazas, rest areas, truck lay-byes, wayside amenities, and the starting and ending points of highways.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the initiative aims to strengthen road safety, empower travellers with easy access to emergency and facility information, and enhance the overall travel experience on India’s rapidly expanding highway network.
