India First AI-Powered Smart Highway Inaugurated.

National | Dated: 09 Mar 2026

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways inaugurated India first AI-powered smart highway stretch on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The system uses advanced computer vision and IoT sensors to predict traffic congestion, automatically issue weather warnings, and detect accidents in real-time.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The smart stretch covers a distance of 150 kilometers.
  • It was developed in collaboration with IIT Madras and private tech firms.
  • The AI system can reduce emergency response time by up to 40 percent.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Project: AI Smart Highway.
  • Location: Delhi-Mumbai E-way.
  • Technology: Computer Vision & IoT.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

India first AI-powered smart highway stretch was recently inaugurated on which major expressway?

Correct Answer: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

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About NHAI

  • Full Form - National Highways Authority of India
  • Chairman - Santosh Kumar Yadav