National Highways to Be Built with AI-MC Technology: Government Targets Quality, Transparency & Speed

New Era of Highway Construction: AI-Powered Technology Rolled Out

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved AI-MC technology for building national highways across India. This advanced method aims to enhance construction quality, reduce material waste, ensure strict design adherence, and deliver faster execution. The success of the pilot project on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway has convinced officials of its broader potential.

The Ministry has already selected 26 national highway projects for immediate implementation of AI-MC technology. These include corridors across key states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.

States to Benefit Most from AI-MC Deployment

States with large-scale upcoming projects, like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha, are likely to benefit significantly. For example, the Patna-Ara-Sasaram National Highway (125 km) in Bihar and the new Sambalpur Bypass (35 km) in Odisha are among the key sites. AI-MC will help speed up high-speed corridor projects, which aim to grow from 3,000 km to 45,000 km by 2047.

Officials say the method uses GPS graders, smart rollers, and digital tools to avoid guesswork and human error. “This will drastically reduce quality compromises, and the payment process linked to execution layers will ensure roads are durable,” said a senior MoRTH official.

Cabinet Nod Awaited for Larger Highway Network

Several major highway proposals using AI-MC have been sent to the Union Cabinet for approval. These include the Bengaluru Satellite Township Ring Road (144 km), Surat-Chennai Expressway’s Maharashtra segment (374 km), and Bhubaneswar Capital Ring Road (111 km). Once cleared, these projects will redefine how India builds its roads.

The integration of AI-MC is not just beneficial for construction speed, but also crucial for freight and truck operations across the country, improving road safety and reducing delays for heavy transport movement.

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