Lucknow: The Lucknow Outer Ring Road, also known as Kisan Path, is getting a high-tech Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS) to enhance security measures and monitor speed and movementThe installation is being done by the National Highways Authority of India. NHAI is expediting the project to improve traffic management and law enforcement on the busy stretch. The system will allow the surveillance of speed and movement of about 30,000 vehicles that use the Ring Road daily.Officials said a modern control room, proposed near the Ring Road, will be integrated with the police control room. This setup will provide real-time monitoring of hit-and-run incidents, and other activities, enabling the police to respond and take action quickly. Installation of the camera cables and optical fibre is underway and the project is expected to be completed by Mar 2026. The agency responsible for building the Outer Ring Road will also handle its maintenance and repair for the next five years. Officials said the hi-tech vigil will encourage responsible driving and reduce the number of road accidents, especially those caused by speeding heavy vehicles.Currently, the speed limit on Kisan Path is 60 km/h for heavy vehicles and 80 km/h for light vehicles. However, speeding violations have been frequently reported. Once operational, the system will automatically capture details of speeding vehicles, and challan will be sent directly to the registered address of the vehicle owner. Repeat offenders may also face legal action.
