MoRTH Adopts AIMC to Fast-Track Highway Projects Across India

A Technological Leap Towards Smarter and Faster Road Construction

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has formally embraced Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) for upcoming highway projects. This move aims to fast-track project execution, ensure higher construction quality, and promote timely completion. To support this initiative, the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) will draft new guidelines, gathering feedback from contractors and concessionaires already involved in similar projects.

Key Highlights of MoRTH’s AIMC Rollout

The adoption of AIMC marks a major shift towards automation and innovation in road construction.

• 16 Projects Already Sanctioned: MoRTH has approved 16 highway projects where advanced machinery and intelligent systems will be deployed.
• Cabinet Approval Awaited for 10 More: Another set of 10 projects is in the pipeline, pending clearance from the Union Cabinet.
• Pilot Success on Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway: Use of GPS-enabled motor graders, intelligent compactors, and stringless pavers proved successful during a pilot trial.
• Coordination with DoT: MoRTH is working with the Department of Telecommunications to ensure radio frequency licenses for equipment used in AIMC.
• Global Best Practices Considered: The policy is shaped by international benchmarks and stakeholder feedback from within the Indian infrastructure ecosystem.

List of AIMC-Sanctioned Projects

• Western Bypass, Gwalior – 29 km
• 6-lane Greenfield Ludhiana Bypass – 25 km
• Deoghar Bypass – 49 km
• Shillong–Silchar Corridor – 167 km
• Vrindavan Bypass – 15 km
• Patna–Arrah–Sasaram Highway (Bihar) – 125 km

Projects Awaiting Cabinet Approval

• Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR), Bengaluru – 144 km
• Badvel–Nellore Corridor, Andhra Pradesh – 108 km
• 4-lane Sirhind–Sehna section, NH-205AG, Punjab – 107 km
• Nashik–Ahmednagar–Solapur–Akkalkot, Surat–Chennai Expressway – 374 km

Statements from Officials

An MoRTH official stated, “Over the past decade, the expansion of India’s national highway network—including Greenfield and Brownfield corridors—has involved high embankments and extensive earthworks. This necessitates advanced technologies like AIMC to ensure efficiency and quality.”

The ministry’s evaluation of AIMC during its pilot project showed significant improvement in execution, leading to its formal adoption for broader implementation.

Expected Benefits of AIMC

• Better adherence to design specifications
• Enhanced ride quality and durability
• Reduction in material wastage
• Real-time project documentation
• Improved transparency and lower human error
• Boost in overall productivity

Outlook for Future Road Infrastructure

With AIMC, MoRTH is set to revolutionise the way India builds its highways. By embracing machine-driven construction and digital monitoring, the ministry is not only improving efficiency but also aligning with global trends in infrastructure development.

As AIMC becomes the new norm, India’s highways are expected to become smarter, faster to build, and more sustainable in the long term.

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