Rs. 1,789 Crore Smart Traffic System for Delhi

• 01 Oct 2026

On September 30, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) project worth Rs. 1,789.52 crore for Delhi.

Key Facts:

• Project Scope: ITMS will be implemented across 42 identified traffic corridors in Delhi in three phases over 24 months, followed by five years of operation and maintenance.
• Adaptive Signals: An AI-enabled adaptive traffic control system at 1,092 locations will automatically adjust signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions.
• Automated Enforcement: Violations such as speeding, red-light jumping, wrong-side driving, illegal parking, and mobile phone usage will be identified across 1,029 enforcement sites.
• Emergency Priority: The system will assist in providing green corridors and priority routes for ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Real-time Information: Commuters will receive real-time information regarding congestion, diversions, parking availability, and road conditions through digital channels and Variable Message Signs (VMS).
• Implementation: The project will be implemented by the Delhi Police, while C-DAC will support technical monitoring and verification as the Project Management Consultant.