New Delhi: India has rolled out its first Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) project on the Dwarka Expressway in Delhi, marking a significant stride toward creating intelligent and secure highways.
The initiative aligns with the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) 2023 guidelines and aims to set a national standard for AI-enabled traffic regulation and road safety infrastructure.
Developed by the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) and implemented under the supervision of NHAI, the ATMS spans a total of 56.46 kilometres.
This includes 28.46 km on the Dwarka Expressway and 28 km on the adjoining stretch of NH-48, running from Shiv Murti to Kherki Daula.
The system integrates advanced technologies such as traffic monitoring cameras, video incident detection and automated enforcement systems.
A central element of the infrastructure is the Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS), which includes 110 high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras installed at 1-km intervals, ensuring continuous surveillance.
Other critical components include the Vehicle Actuated Speed Display System (VASD), Variable Message Signboards (VMS) and a dedicated Central Control Room.
“The Command Centre functions as the digital brain of the corridor,” stated NHAI, adding, “It integrates with both local and national systems to ensure swift deployment of emergency services in cases of accidents, roadblocks, animal crossings, or fog, enhancing road safety and minimising response times.”
According to Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer at IHMCL, the ATMS can identify around 14 different types of traffic violations, including overspeeding, triple riding and failure to wear seatbelts.
All detected infractions are automatically communicated to authorities via integration with the NIC’s E-challan system.
Singha added that the system not only supports enforcement but also promotes road safety awareness.
“We are using ATMS to engage with citizens and improve their understanding of road rules, ensuring that technology becomes a tool for public safety,” he said.
