NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to install QR code-enabled Project Information Sign Boards across highways.
About NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways:
What it is?
- Digital information boards with embedded QR codes to give commuters instant access to highway-related details.
- To be installed at toll plazas, rest areas, truck lay-byes, start/end points, and wayside amenities.
Aim:
- To improve transparency in highway construction and maintenance projects.
- To empower commuters with real-time access to safety and facility information.
- To strengthen road safety by linking users with emergency and service providers quickly.
Features:
- QR code access to project details: highway number, chainage, project length, timelines.
- Display of contact information: Highway Patrol, Toll Manager, Project Manager, Resident Engineer, and NHAI field office.
- Prominent mention of Emergency helpline 1033.
- Real-time updates on nearby facilities: hospitals, toilets, petrol pumps, police stations, repair shops, e-charging stations.
- Ensures visibility at strategic locations like toll plazas and rest areas.