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Delhi to Get ‘Super Smart’ AI Traffic System Worth ’1,790 Crore: No More Red Light Woes!
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News18•30-09-2026, 15:42
Delhi to Get ‘Super Smart’ AI Traffic System Worth ’1,790 Crore: No More Red Light Woes!
- •The Union Cabinet has approved a ’1,790 crore Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi, powered by Artificial Intelligence.
- •The ITMS will connect 42 major traffic corridors, using AI to automatically adjust green signal times based on vehicle pressure, replacing fixed-time signals.
- •The system will provide real-time traffic and parking information to users and prioritize ambulances with green corridors during emergencies.
- •Implemented in three phases over 24 months, the project includes a main command center, disaster recovery center, and 1,092 smart signals.
- •Beyond traffic management, ITMS will issue e-challans for violations, identify stolen vehicles, and enhance law enforcement with a secure data center.
Key Questions Answered
The Union Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹1,790 crore to implement the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) across Delhi.
Instead of operating on fixed timings, the system will automatically extend the green signal time in the direction where the queue of vehicles is longer.
The massive project will be executed in three distinct phases over a total duration of 24 months.
