National Highways Authority of India
Agency for construction & management of Highways in India
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The National Highways Authority of India or NHAI is an autonomous agency of the Government of India, set up in 1995 and is responsible for management of a road network of over 50,000 km of National highways out of 1,32,499 km in India. It is a nodal agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). NHAI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite mapping of highways.
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Nearly 30% of private cars on Delhi-Chandigarh highway using annual passFASTag Annual Pass gains popularity on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. Nearly 30% of private vehicles use it. The number is much higher than the national average. NHAI expects 10 lakh users soon. Nitin..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NHAI terminates contract of toll agency whose staff assaulted jawanIndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: Crater-like potholes on Chiplun’s Vashishti bridge; NHAI says not its jurisdictionIndiaTimes - Published | |
Why should one pay to spend 12 hours in traffic jams? Supreme Court questions toll fees on Kerala highway; slams NHAI over poor roadsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Meerut toll plaza: NHAI slaps Rs 20 lakh fine on operator after assault on Army jawan, 6 arrestedThe incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Meerut toll plaza in Sarurpur area, when a soldier was on his way back to duty.DNA - Published | |
1.4 lakh transactions recorded on 1st day of annual toll passNHAI has introduced an annual toll pass for FASTag users, witnessing approximately 1.4 lakh purchases and transactions on the first day. The pass, priced at Rs 3,000, is valid for a year or 200 toll..IndiaTimes - Published | |
FASTag annual pass rollout today: Step-by-step guide to activate Rs 3000 annual pass, check its benefits, validity and moreThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the launch of the FASTag Annual Pass on 15 August 2025. The new FASTag pass will ease private vehicle owners' travel on highways with a..DNA - Published | |
9 Himachal Pradesh families vacate homes due to cracks, sinking landUnscientific road widening by the NHAI along the Kiratpur-Manali highway has forced at least nine families to evacuate their homes in five Himachal Pradesh villages. Houses developed cracks and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
What is the new FastTag annual pass? To be launched on..; Check price, activation, steps to apply, other detailsAfter increasing toll tax rates this year, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced one major change in the highway toll tax. The highway authority will now implement its new toll..DNA - Published | |
Delhi to Jaipur in just 2.5 hours as key part of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway opens to public, top speed is...The 66.91 km long Bandukui-Jaipur Expressway has been constructed at a total cost of Rs 1,368 crores, as per a report by Hindustan. According to the NHAI, around 15,000 vehicles pass through the..DNA - Published | |
Good news for commuters, NHAI to take over construction of two new expressways in Rajasthan, set to reduce travel time to..., will connect THESE major citiesThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken over the construction of two key expressways in Rajasthan, the Jaipur-to-Pachpadra and Bikaner-to-Kotputli highways.DNA - Published | |
Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters; Noida, Greater Noida to get a new expressway to ease traffic, boost Jewar airport accessEarlier, the Noida Authority board had granted in-principle approval to the project, after NHAI initially pulled out, citing procedural delays in declaring the Yamuna Pushta stretch a national highway.DNA - Published | |
Gurugram police install ANPR cameras to tackle overspeeding on THIS expresswayAccording to an official statement, a meeting was held at the office of DCP traffic Rajesh Mohan along with the officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday regarding the..DNA - Published | NHAI to carry out feasibility of 2 new links to declog central DelhiIndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI suspends contractor over damaged highwayIndiaTimes - Published | Travel time to Jaipur cut as NHAI opens Bandikui link road from Delhi-Mumbai E-wayThe NHAI has inaugurated the Bandikui-Jaipur link road from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, significantly reducing travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to 2.5-3 hours. This 67-km access-controlled highway..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who is Achal Jindal? NHAI officer allegedly assaulted by Himachal Minister following Shimla building collapseJindal is recognised as one of the country's dedicated officers, having earned his position through hard work and perseverance.DNA - Published | Himachal minister booked for assaulting 2 NHAI engineers, Gadkari seeks fixing responsibility for inactionIndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI engineer alleges assault by HP ministerIndiaTimes - Published | NHAI to blacklist FASTags ‘kept in hand’, seeks details from toll operatorsIndiaTimes - Published |
ATP tour in India: What a toll pass means for your drive on national highwaysThe Indian government is launching an 'Annual Toll Pass' (ATP) on August 15th for private car owners, allowing seamless travel on NHAI-managed highways. Priced at ₹3,000 annually, it offers 200..IndiaTimes - Published | In 2 years, NHAI barred 29 firms from bidding after poor quality workPM Modi has directed the road transport ministry to establish clear standards for highway subcontractors and revise the selection criteria for supervision engineers due to concerns over poor quality..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Update: Project nearly complete, but THIS thing in Ghaziabad delays opening; check detailsNHAI says it can finish the project by June this year, but only if the hurdle is cleared.DNA - Published | NHAI increases toll charges across India from today by...; check detailsCommuters on national highways and expressways will need to pay more for their road journeys, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll charges by an average of 4 to 5 per..DNA - Published |
NHAI bars tolling agencies for ‘irregular activities’, refunds amount in 12.5 cases for wrong deductionsFourteen toll collection agencies are banned for two years for irregularities in highway-user fee collection, with performance securities of over Rs 100 crore forfeited. The NHAI plans to implement..IndiaTimes - Published | NHAI bars 14 toll collection agencies for irregular activitiesThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has barred 14 toll collection agencies for irregular fee collection activities at toll plazas. Following raids and an FIR by the UP Special Task Force,..IndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI begins preparing DPRs for new roads to ease Delhi traffic flowIndiaTimes - Published | In move to decongest Ring Road, NHAI to build elevated corridor between INA and Nelson Mandela MargIndiaTimes - Published |
To eliminate cash toll payments, NHAI to go for variable UPI systemNHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system at toll plazas to eliminate cash transactions and ensure accurate fee collection. The trial has begun at Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will..IndiaTimes - Published | 'False' toll fee deduction? NHAI cracks the whipInstances of false toll deductions from FASTag wallets have been identified, primarily due to incorrect vehicle number entries by toll operators. The NHAI has penalized toll collectors in 250 cases,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Can't collect toll if road in bad shape, says J&K HC, cuts fee at 2 NH-44 plazasThe J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of the toll on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch due to ongoing construction activities. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaipur LPG tanker crash: Investigation finds fault on part of NHAI and tanker’s owner and consignerThe Jaipur LPG tanker crash investigation found faults with NHAI, the tanker's owner and consigner, and the deceased truck driver. Key issues included inadequate road design, non-functional traffic..IndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI clarifies on new FASTag rules, says customers can recharge...NHAI said that all National Highway toll plazas operate on ICD 2.5 protocol which gives real-time tag status. Therefore, customers can recharge their Fastag anytime.DNA - Published | After almost 3 years, NHAI bids out project to be built with full private investment, zero govt fundingIndiaTimes - Published |
After ‘rutting’ at Mumbai e-way’s Sohna-Dausa section, NHAI orders testing of SMA material used in other projectsIndiaTimes - Published | Doctor in speeding Mercedes SUV kills man painting dividers in UP's MeerutAn ENT specialist in Moradabad, driving a Mercedes SUV at high speed, lost control and fatally hit a labourer employed by the NHAI on the Lucknow-Delhi highway. The police have registered an FIR and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Why can't govt of India adhere to timelines': SC calls for introspection over delay in filing pleasThe Supreme Court criticized government authorities, including NHAI, for excessive delays in filing appeals and stressed the need for adherence to procedural timelines. This followed NHAI's 295-day..IndiaTimes - Published | NHAI announces pilot project to set up stray cattle shelters along NHs to prevent accidentsThe NHAI announced a pilot project to create cattle shelters along highways to prevent stray cattle-related accidents. Shelters will be built in various locations, beginning with the Kharkhoda bypass..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi-Dehradun expressway: Travel time to be reduced to 2.5 hours, Akshardham to EPE stretch set to open before...Under the Bharatmala Pariyojana effort, which aims to improve India's road network, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is leading this huge project, which would cost a total of Rs 13,000..DNA - Published | NHAI gave ‘undue benefit’ of Rs 203 crore to developers of 4 highway projects in Maharashtra, finds CAGThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) uncovered that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) granted undue benefits exceeding ₹203 crore to highway developers in Maharashtra by reducing..IndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI invites bids for barrier-less tolling at Gharonda plaza on Delhi-Chandigarh NHIndiaTimes - Published | NHAI to roll out route patrolling vehicles for quicker aid & maintenanceNHAI launched "Rajmarg Saathi" patrol vehicles with advanced tools for improved highway maintenance. Equipped with AI-powered dashboard cameras for detecting road defects and a redesigned trunk for..IndiaTimes - Published |
NHAI launches rating system for contractors to tackle poor highway maintenanceThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched a performance rating system for highway maintenance contractors. Contractors scoring below 60 will be deemed "non-performers", impacting future..IndiaTimes - Published | Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters, new section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to slash travel time to 30 minutes for...NHAI has completed the construction of bridges and a six-lane highway over the Agra Canal.DNA - Published |
Delhi-Vadodara in 9 Hours? NHAI to open 245-km stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway by...According to the NHAI, 80% of the work on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has been completed.DNA - Published | NHAI to track 100 toll plazas for seamless movement on national highways using...The monitoring service will be extended to more toll plazas in a phased manner.DNA - Published |
NHAI to charge double toll tax from vehicles with...SOP has been issued to all user fee collection agencies to charge double user fees if they violate the rule.DNA - Published | No justification to charge toll if roads are in disrepair: Nitin GadkariNHAI's progressive tolling system evolution, led by minister Gadkari's vision for quality services, aims to enhance highway user experience. From prioritizing commercial vehicles with GNSS-based..IndiaTimes - Published |
NEET paper leak case: RJD leader Tejashwi's aide booked room for arrested students, alleges Bihar deputy CM Vijay SinhaDeputy CM Vijay Sinha accused Tejashwi Yadav of NEET paper leak involvement, detailing calls made by Tejashwi's secretary to book accommodations in Patna for the mastermind, Sikandar Yadavendu. The..IndiaTimes - Published | New devices to check FASTag to cut toll plaza delays soon: NHAINHAI orders changes at toll plazas to improve FASTag transactions by mandating STQC-certified equipment for RFID reader and antenna to prevent glitches and ensure hassle-free commuting.IndiaTimes - Published |
