Pune, 4th July 2025: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to implement an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on three major routes, Pune-Satara, Pune-Solapur, and Pune-Nashik highways. A proposal has already been sent to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and the rising number of accidents on these routes.
With traffic volumes increasing daily on these highways, the number of accidents and traffic jams has also gone up, causing inconvenience to commuters. To address this, the NHAI has planned to introduce the ATMS, which will include the installation of CCTV cameras at every one-kilometer interval along the highways. In addition, cameras will be mounted on directional sign boards placed every five kilometers.
These 360-degree rotating cameras will be capable of capturing high-resolution images up to 500 meters and will monitor both sides of the highway. The estimated cost for implementing this system across all three routes is approximately ₹500 crore.
The new system will allow for automated tracking of vehicle speed, number plates, and driving behavior. Using artificial intelligence, it will identify traffic violations such as over-speeding, overloading, lane-cutting, and failure to wear helmets or seat belts. Violators will receive e-notices directly on their mobile phones, and fines will be imposed based on time-stamped, verifiable evidence.
The implementation of ATMS is expected to improve traffic flow, provide real-time data for better route planning, and significantly reduce accident rates. It will also help in fuel savings and pollution control by minimizing congestion. Moreover, the system will assist authorities in future planning for new service roads, flyovers, and traffic management policies based on real-time data and trends.
