AI Surveillance System to Enhance Safety on Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway
The Uttar Pradesh government is implementing an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance system along the upcoming 594-kilometer Ganga Expressway, aimed at significantly improving commuter safety and ensuring rapid emergency response. This initiative marks a major step in leveraging cutting-edge technology for highway management in the state.
Real-Time Monitoring and Automated Detection
According to UPEIDA superintending engineer Narendra Kumar Shukla, the AI-enabled cameras, installed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), will automatically identify traffic violations such as overspeeding and wrong-side driving. These cameras will trigger real-time alerts in dedicated control rooms, allowing mobile response teams to reach incident spots immediately. This system is designed not only for prompt enforcement actions but also to facilitate medical assistance, including ambulance services when necessary.
Control Rooms and Infrastructure Progress
To oversee the entire corridor, two state-of-the-art control rooms have been established—one in Prayagraj and another in Meerut. The expressway, stretching from Prayagraj to Meerut, is currently nearly 96% complete and is expected to become operational soon. Authorities anticipate that this AI-driven approach will reduce accidents by enabling proactive monitoring, moving beyond reliance on manual enforcement methods.
Broader Impact on Connectivity and Economy
The Ganga Expressway will connect 12 districts across Uttar Pradesh, including Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Unnao, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Badaun, Sambhal, Amroha, Bulandshahr, Hapur, and Meerut. This connectivity is set to substantially enhance links between eastern and western regions of the state. Once operational, the corridor is projected to boost economic activity, reduce travel times, and establish new benchmarks in highway safety through innovative technological integration.
The system emphasizes not just penalty enforcement but also strengthens emergency management through rapid communication and coordinated response mechanisms, setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects in India.
