New Delhi | The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the empanelment of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other reputed technical institutions for independent proof checking of hydraulic studies and the design of major bridge structures in all new National Highway projects.
The initiative aims to establish a robust quality assurance mechanism for major bridges, which are typically designed for a service life of 100 years or more. Before construction begins, these structures will undergo an independent technical review to verify the accuracy and reliability of their designs. Around 12 IITs, including IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur, along with several other premier technical institutions, have expressed their willingness to collaborate with NHAI.
Under the proposed framework, the empanelled institutions will independently examine structural design calculations, engineering drawings, construction methodologies, geotechnical investigations and hydraulic studies. The framework will be uniformly implemented across all National Highway projects, irrespective of the mode of project execution, ensuring consistent engineering standards and quality assurance nationwide.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the initiative is expected to improve structural safety, enhance design reliability and minimise long-term operational risks associated with bridge infrastructure. It also aligns with NHAI’s broader objective of adopting best-in-class engineering practices and institutional mechanisms to develop a resilient, high-quality and future-ready National Highway network.
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