In continuation with the reportage on the International Workshop on GNSS facilitated by IHMCL recently, a panel discussion on Road Infrastructure – Multilane Free Flow– had eminent speakers sharing recommendations and concerns. The discussion was moderated by Amit Ranjan Chitranshi, COO – IHMCL and included Prof. Geetam Tiwari – IIT Delhi, Akhilesh Srivastava, Road Safety Ambassador, IRF and Founder – ...

The USBRL project is a landmark initiative aimed at connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India through a reliable rail network. Within this extensive project, two bridges – Bridge No. 39 over Sulla Khad Nalla and Bridge No. 43 adjacent to the Chenab Bridge – stand out as engineering marvels. These bridges are equipped with state-of-the-art structural health ...

The specialised community of 3D infrastructure animators are seldom seen during the inaugurations of massive infrastructure projects in the country. They work silently in the background, creating walk-throughs, mechanical process sequences and films that provide solutions to complex engineering structures through animated simulations, from inception to construction, completion and implementation. These 3D animations can be used to positively project the ...

With the  design approved by Bureau Veritas,  Essae’s Concrete deck(chromium) is an upgrade from our hybrid steel platform. More than 60% of the Truck Scales in the Western and European markets are Concrete Decks. The excellent advantages that the concrete deck has over the conventional steel deck is a highly stable and durable platform against impact truck loads, corrosive and ...

India’s highways continue to struggle with a high fatality rate, with one death every three minutes. Despite various initiatives, the situation remains grim. NH data for 2022 shows an accident/fatality ratio of 2.49. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the rescue management system on National and State Highways, writes Lt Col. Sunil Purohit , Head, Operations, Maple Highways, who ...

  Bending Plate Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) System can accurately weigh vehicles at speeds upto 70 km/h. These systems utilize plates with strain gauges bonded to the underside. The system records the strain measured by strain gauges and calculates the dynamic load. MSWIM  system is ideal for dynamic vehicle weighing suitable for Indian toll plaza scenario wherein stop & go & free-flow ...

Hikvision India has introduced traffic cameras featuring DarkFighterX to combat urban light pollution. Fitted with  ultra-low-light video imaging technology, the cameras combine special approaches to combat light pollution effectively. They are designed to sense both visible and invisible light, reducing the need for blinding flashes. This scales down the number of LEDs used in the flash—merely four LED beads suffice ...

Over the last decade, the tolling systems across the globe have revolutionized and undergone a remarkable transformation by incorporating technologies like Automatic Number Plate Recognition Systems and Electronic Toll Collection supported by digital payment solutions. The establishment of Indian Highway Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by the National Highways Authority of India and mandating of NETC FASTag has ...

The IHMCL we know today has come a long way: From 2012 to 2024, from simple road toll transactions and road safety infrastructure measures to GNSS based tolling. The organisation is transforming itself as a change agent, facilitating highway traffic management and seamless mobility. Amit Ranjan Chitranshi, who took over as the COO of IHMCL early last year, is in ...

  One of the important technical sessions at the International workshop on GNSS facilitated by IHMCL in June in New Delhi has been a panel discussion on OBU/AIS 140 VLT Device, CMV & NH Fee Rule. This session was followed by one on the toll charger engine, the third on issuer entities, onboarding and the payment system and the fourth ...