Overview
- Boards are live on NH-48 between Bengaluru and Nelamangala and on NH-75 from Bengaluru to Kolar–Mulbagal, offering links to patrol teams, police, hospitals and the national highway helpline.
- NHAI says the codes also surface details on the local highway stretch, nearby toll plazas and wayside amenities as part of a technology push for safer, more informed travel.
- Motorists report that scans often return limited or non-actionable information, reviving complaints that earlier promises of project-level transparency have not been met.
- Critics highlight safety and practicality concerns, noting that stopping on high-speed corridors to scan roadside boards could cause hazards or congestion.
- NHAI has signalled possible expansion to other corridors if the system proves useful, while questions continue over costs and the completeness of the linked portal’s data.