The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified efforts to curb unauthorised parking and encroachments along National Highway corridors across the country. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the initiative is being undertaken in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court and forms part of NHAI’s continued commitment towards creating safer, more efficient and user-friendly National Highway infrastructure.
It added that the authority has identified 595 critical locations of unauthorised parking across different states and is working in close coordination with State Governments, district administrations and enforcement agencies for the removal of unauthorised parking from National Highways.
To further strengthen institutional coordination, NHAI is also working closely with State Governments for the establishment of District Highway Safety Task Forces and the nomination of nodal officers to monitor compliance and facilitate inter-agency coordination.
In addition, field offices have been directed to undertake immediate audits of all Advanced Traffic Management System installations and ensure that all required components are fully operational. The Ministry said that the initiative reflects NHAI’s commitment towards developing safer National Highways through strengthening enforcement to ensure seamless passenger and freight movement across the country.