Delhi’s Dwarka Expressway has officially become the nation’s first digital highway, powered by an Artificial Intelligence-based Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). This pioneering project, launched in June 2025, is transforming a crucial 56.46-kilometre corridor comprising the entire Dwarka Expressway and a 28-kilometre stretch of National Highway 48 (NH-48) from Shiv Murti to Kherki Daula into a model of smart, safe, and efficient road travel.
Developed by the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) and implemented under the supervision of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the ATMS adheres to the latest 2023 NHAI guidelines. It is being hailed as a national benchmark for AI-driven traffic management and road safety, setting the stage for similar upgrades across India’s expanding highway network.
Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS): 110 high-resolution PTZ cameras installed at one-kilometre intervals provide 24/7 surveillance, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the corridor.
Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (VIDES): This system detects up to 14 types of traffic violations, including overspeeding, seatbelt non-compliance, and triple riding, all actionable under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Vehicle Actuated Speed Display System (VASD): Real-time speed alerts help drivers stay within legal limits and promote safer driving habits.
Variable Message Signboards (VMS): These digital signboards offer live traffic updates, safety tips, and alerts for road users.
Central Command Centre: Acting as the “digital brain” of the highway, this centre integrates with local and national emergency systems, enabling rapid response to accidents, fog, obstructions, or animal intrusions. The result is shorter response times, reduced delays, and enhanced commuter safety.
A key innovation is the integration of the ATMS with the NIC e-challan portal. This allows for automatic, real-time reporting of traffic violations to police authorities, making enforcement more efficient and transparent. Offences like speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and triple riding are now detected automatically, with digital challans issued to offenders.
Beyond enforcement, the ATMS is designed to foster greater public awareness of road safety. According to Amrit Singha, Chief Product Officer at IHMCL, the system not only identifies violations but also supports information dissemination and educational initiatives to encourage safer driving behaviour.