MoRTH Adopts AIMC to Build Highways Faster with Better Quality and Transparency

Key Highlights

• 16 AIMC-based highway projects already approved.

• 10 more projects awaiting Cabinet approval.

• Pilot successful on Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway.

• Real-time monitoring to reduce errors and delays.

• AIMC ensures faster, smarter, and better quality roads.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially adopted Automated and Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) to speed up the execution of highway projects across India. This modern construction approach aims to improve road quality, reduce material wastage, and ensure faster project completion using smart and GPS-enabled machinery.

AIMC Rollout: A Major Technological Shift

MoRTH’s decision marks a significant move towards automation in road construction. The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) will soon prepare updated guidelines for AIMC-based projects after collecting feedback from experienced contractors and concessionaires.

Key Highlights of AIMC Adoption

• 16 highway projects approved under AIMC using smart machinery and automation.

• 10 more projects are in line for Union Cabinet approval.

• Pilot success on Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway with GPS-enabled graders, compactors, and stringless pavers.

• Collaboration with DoT for radio frequency licensing of intelligent equipment.

• Policy shaped by global benchmarks and stakeholder input from Indian infrastructure experts.

List of 16 AIMC-Sanctioned Projects

1. Western Bypass, Gwalior – 29 km

2. 6-lane Greenfield Ludhiana Bypass – 25 km

3. Deoghar Bypass – 49 km

4. Shillong–Silchar Corridor – 167 km

5. Vrindavan Bypass – 15 km

6. Patna–Arrah–Sasaram Highway (Bihar) – 125 km

Projects Awaiting Cabinet Approval

1. Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR), Bengaluru – 144 km

2. Badvel–Nellore Corridor, Andhra Pradesh – 108 km

3. 4-lane Sirhind–Sehna section, NH-205AG, Punjab – 107 km

4. Nashik–Ahmednagar–Solapur–Akkalkot section of Surat–Chennai Expressway – 374 km

What Officials Are Saying

An official from MoRTH highlighted,

“Over the past decade, India’s expanding highway network has involved large-scale earthworks and high embankments. AIMC helps ensure quality and efficiency using modern machines and digital tracking.”

The success of the AIMC pilot project on the Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway played a crucial role in pushing this technology for broader use across India.

Key Benefits of AIMC

• Improved ride quality and road durability

• Accurate implementation of design specifications

• Less material wastage during construction

• Real-time documentation and data recording

• Greater transparency with reduced human error

• Increased overall construction productivity

India’s Highway Future: Smarter, Faster, Better

The adoption of AIMC is set to transform India's road construction landscape. By using GPS-enabled machines, digital monitoring, and automated tools, MoRTH aims to match global standards while cutting down project delays and cost overruns.

With this shift, India’s future highways will not only be quicker to build but also offer better quality and long-term sustainability for public and commercial use.

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CMV360 Says

The adoption of AIMC by MoRTH marks a significant step towards modernising India’s road construction. With advanced machinery, real-time monitoring, and reduced manual errors, the initiative ensures faster, more reliable, and sustainable highway development. This move aligns India with global infrastructure standards while improving quality, efficiency, and transparency across future projects.