NHAI to Use AI, Sensors to Find Potholes and Surface Cracks Over 20,000 KM of National Highway News24 –

Roads and Highways: In order to detect surface cracks and potholes on more than 20,000 kilometers of National Highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install advanced sensors and data collection systems throughout 23 states. The effort seeks to increase the general safety and effectiveness of India’s road network while also improving commuters’ riding experiences.

An official statement claims that the information gathered will assist in keeping an up-to-date inventory of roads and evaluating surface conditions, allowing evidence-based decisions on asset management, infrastructure planning, and maintenance.

Advance Technology to Monitor Highways

Global Positioning Systems (GPS), electronic sensors that monitor acceleration and angular velocity, and 3D laser-based systems are just a few of the cutting-edge technology that will be installed in the vehicles used for this exercise. In order to take quick repair action, these technologies will assist in precisely identifying and recording road faults.

AI-Based Data Lake Portal

Every piece of information gathered will be uploaded to NHAI’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Data Lake portal, where a group of professionals will examine it to produce insights that can be put to use. In accordance with Government of India regulations, the data will also be kept for future technical use in the Road Asset Management System.

Two-to-Eight-Lane Highways

All projects involving two-to-eight-lane highways will be covered by the surveys, and data gathering will begin before to construction and continue every six months after that. NHAI has asked eligible companies to submit proposals for deployment and operation in order to carry out the program.

Black Spot Identifying Work

In a parallel effort, NHAI has been identifying and addressing “black spots,” or areas of highways that are vulnerable to accidents, using data from state governments. As of March 2025, there were 13,795 dark spots in India, of which 5,036 had undergone long-term repair.

By serving as a central repository for traffic accident data, the authority’s Electronic Detailed Accident Report (e-DAR) project enhances the analytical framework for road safety initiatives.

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