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NHAI will provide 'world-class' roadside facilities on National Highway, will attract global experts
NHAI: A new step is being considered with the aim of bringing global expertise to develop roadside facilities on National Highways.
A new step is being considered with the aim of bringing global expertise to develop roadside facilities on National Highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to change the process of developing roadside facilities along new highways and expressways. The responsibility of building these facilities will no longer be on road contractors and concessionaires. NHAI will now invite separate bids from companies interested in developing these facilities.
According to media reports, the goal behind this decision is to attract global expertise in creating Wayside Amenities (WSA) in India. NHAI aims to encourage innovative designs and products to increase the return on investment and improve the experience of highway users.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to set up about 1,000 roadside amenities in the next five years, with one facility every 50 km on national highways.
Of these, 800 will be built using the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The NHAI will provide land, necessary permissions, and monitoring, while the private company will be in charge of the facility's development, operation, and maintenance for 15-30 years.
