In a move aimed at improving transparency and convenience for highway users, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the installation of Project Information Sign Boards equipped with Quick Response (QR) codes along national highways.
The initiative is designed to provide commuters with project-specific details and critical emergency information through easy-to-access digital means. The QR code sign boards will display a range of information including National Highway numbers, highway chainage, project length, construction and maintenance periods, as well as contact details for the Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, and NHAI field offices. Emergency helpline numbers, including 1033, will also be accessible via the QR codes.
Additionally, the sign boards will guide users to nearby facilities such as hospitals, petrol pumps, toilets, police stations, restaurants, toll plazas, truck lay-byes, vehicle service stations, puncture repair shops, and e-charging stations, thereby improving on-road convenience.
For optimal visibility, the QR code sign boards will be strategically placed at wayside amenities, rest areas, toll plazas, truck lay-byes, and at highway start and end points.
Through this deployment, NHAI aims not only to enhance transparency and accessibility of highway project information but also to improve road safety and commuter experience. By enabling instant access to emergency contacts and local amenities, the initiative seeks to increase awareness about national highways while facilitating safer and more informed travel across India.