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News highlights of May 2026

Mumbai traffic

BMC plans ₹1,481 crore Dahisar transport hub to ease traffic choke at Mumbai border

Mumbai’s BMC has proposed a ₹1,481 crore transport and commercial hub at Dahisar to ease congestion at the city’s northern entry point. The integrated hub will serve as a terminal for interstate buses arriving from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and North India, reducing traffic on Mumbai’s western corridors. Planned on the former octroi naka site, the project will feature parking for around 450 buses and 1,400 cars, along with metro connectivity, retail spaces, hotels, and passenger facilities. The initiative aims to streamline multimodal transport integration, improve commuter convenience, and reduce traffic bottlenecks and emissions at the Mumbai border

Source : Hindustan Times

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Highways_May

Kapsch gets connected with C-ITS pilot in New Delhi

Kapsch TrafficCom, in partnership with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited (SCAIL), is deploying India’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) pilot on a highway near New Delhi. The project will use connected vehicle technology, AI-enabled video sensors, and real-time driver alerts to improve road safety and traffic efficiency. Drivers will receive warnings on roadworks, congestion, hazards, and temporary signage directly in vehicles and through the Kapsch TrafficAssist mobile app. The pilot also includes AI-based traffic analytics and training for Indian engineers. The initiative positions India among leading global markets adopting next-generation connected mobility technologies. 

Source : ITS International

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Delhi Police

Delhi Police upgrades digital signboards for smoother traffic management

Delhi Traffic Police has upgraded its Variable Message Sign (VMS) boards across major intersections and road corridors to provide commuters with real-time traffic alerts and travel advisories. Around 42 of the city’s 92 VMS boards have already been integrated into the upgraded system. The digital displays will share live updates on congestion, diversions, accidents, weather conditions, road closures, and special traffic arrangements, helping motorists plan alternate routes more efficiently. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, commuter convenience, road safety, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions by minimising congestion and idle travel time. 

Source : The Print

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Commecial vehicles

Aarika’s KoolWheel targets tyre blowouts in extreme Indian heat

Aarika Innovation has launched KoolWheel, a Made-in-India smart tyre cooling system designed to reduce tyre overheating, blowout risks, and maintenance costs for commercial vehicles and school buses operating in extreme Indian conditions. Using infrared sensors, AI-enabled monitoring, and an automated water mist cooling mechanism, the system lowers tyre temperatures by up to 25°C and can extend tyre life by nearly 35%. Available in variants for freight vehicles and school buses, the technology aims to improve road safety, fleet reliability, and operational efficiency. The company is positioning KoolWheel as a cost-effective solution for India’s growing logistics and passenger transport sectors.

Source : Manufacturing Today

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Toll collection

The Future of Indian Highways: GPS and AI-Driven Toll Collection

Dr. Sumit Chowdhury discusses the transformative shift in India’s road infrastructure, focusing on the transition to barrier-free, high-speed tolling systems. Over the next three to four years, traditional toll plazas are expected to vanish, replaced by sophisticated gantries equipped with RFID readers, ANPR cameras, and LiDAR technology. These systems can identify vehicles and process transactions at speeds up to 120 km/h, eliminating the economic loss caused by long queues. Dr. Chowdhury emphasizes that while technology is 100% ready, the real challenge lies in behavioral change and enforcing strict penalties for non-compliance, such as doubling fines or blocking insurance renewals for unpaid tolls. The move aims to boost the economy by improving vehicle velocity and removing the friction of manual tolling. 

Source : Traffic Infratech Magazine

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LiDAR-Driven MLFF System

LiDAR-Driven MLFF System Goes live on National Highways

India has launched its first LiDAR-driven Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on select national highways, marking a major step toward barrier-free toll collection. The system is now operational at Manoharpur (Rajasthan) and Hyderabad (Telangana) through a partnership between NHAI and Cron AI. Using LiDAR, AI, ANPR cameras, and RFID-enabled FASTag integration, the platform detects and classifies vehicles in real time without requiring them to stop at toll plazas. The technology is designed to handle complex Indian traffic conditions and can process up to 30,000–35,000 vehicles daily. The rollout aims to reduce congestion, fuel consumption, travel time, and emissions while modernising India’s highway infrastructure.

Source : EPC World

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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link opens to motorists

The newly opened Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link is set to significantly improve travel efficiency and safety between the two cities. The 13.3 km bypass connects Khopoli and Kusgaon, reducing travel distance by nearly 6 km and cutting journey time by 20–30 minutes. Designed to bypass the accident-prone Khandala Ghat section, the project features advanced infrastructure including long tunnels, viaducts, and India’s tallest cable-stayed road bridge. Authorities have introduced strict safety measures such as CCTV surveillance, SOS systems, and speed limits of 100 kmph for cars and 80 kmph for buses. Initially, only light vehicles and passenger buses will be permitted on the new stretch. 

Source : Economic Times

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Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport introduces ‘Park and Fly’ service

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has introduced a new “Park and Fly” service aimed at improving convenience for air travellers using private vehicles. The facility allows passengers to pre-book parking slots online and leave their vehicles at dedicated parking zones before flying. Designed especially for short-duration and same-day travellers, the service offers flexible parking durations, digital payment options, and valet support. Airport authorities said the initiative is intended to streamline landside traffic movement, reduce parking congestion, and enhance passenger experience through smarter parking management. 

Source : New Indian Express

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