NHAI installs QR code-based information boards on key National Highway corridors in Bengaluru to assist commuters in emergencies

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun installing QR-code-based information boards along major highways in Bengaluru for transparency and ease of travel for National Highway users.

NHAI introduces QR-code-based information boards on major Bengaluru highways

These QR boards are currently available on the Bengaluru–Nelamangala section of NH-48 and the Bengaluru–Kolar–Mulbagal section of NH-75.

According to NHAI, the new QR codes are designed to assist travellers in emergencies and offer instant access to highway patrol teams, police stations, hospitals, and the NHAI helpline. Commuters can also obtain information about nearby toll plazas and wayside amenities.

Travellers will have to scan the QR code using a smartphone to instantly receive important information about the highway stretch, nearby facilities, and emergency contacts.

The details would include access to engineers, highway patrol teams, police stations, hospitals, and the NHAI helpline.

To enhance transparency and improve ease of travel for National Highway users, NHAI is installing QR code-based information boards on key National Highway corridors in #Bengaluru. These QR boards are currently available on Bengaluru–Nelamangala section of NH-48 and… pic.twitter.com/jzgAfGQwnj

— NHAI (@NHAI_Official) December 15, 2025

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Netizens respond

However, after NHAI posted about the initiative, it sparked angry reactions on social media.

“No Information about Budget, Contractor ??” commented a user.

“This isn’t transparency, it’s distraction,” said one user. “If contractor nam’e, project cost, maintenance agency and grievance accountability are missing, the app serves no public purpose. “

“To scan this QR code, someone needs to stop his vehicle and create traffic congestion,” remarked another. “How do you ensure that there are no posters pasted on the QR code?”

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