Smart traffic signals are multiplying across Nagpur’s junctions, but the system meant to bring them together on a single monitoring platform is yet to get off the ground. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) proposed integration of its Intelligent Integrated Traffic Management System (IITMS) has hit a snag, and smart signals installed across the city are still awaiting integration with the Traffic Management Centre (TMC). When The Hitavada reported on the project on June 17, 2026, smart signals had been installed at 35 junctions. Officials had then said that the signals would be integrated with a TMC within the Smart City Command and Control Centre. This would enable authorities to monitor traffic conditions in real time and manage signal operations.

 

While the number of junctions equipped with smart signals is now at 84, and installation work is ongoing at 55 other signals, the integration process is yet to be completed. An official from the department said the delay was largely due to the time required to install and integrate different software systems used by various components of the project. “The signals are equipped with different components, and each of them requires different software. For the signals and cameras, the Traffic Management Monitoring System (TMMS) has been commissioned. The installation and integration of these software systems is taking more time than anticipated. Until the systems are integrated, the feed will not be visible at the TMC,” the official said.

 

“The department has also faced delays due to minor damage to underground cables during construction work, besides disruptions caused by rain and water accumulation. We are now aiming for an October 2026 deadline to complete the project,” said Rajendra Rathore, Executive Engineer, Vidyut (NMC). Once operational, the integrated system is expected to enable authorities to monitor traffic conditions in real time and manage signal operations remotely. It is also expected to help identify High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) and non-compliant or improperly displayed number plates, besides recording violations such as red-light jumping, wrong-way driving, seat belt violations and mobile phone usage while driving.

 

At present, the TMC is receiving feeds only from ten junctions covered under the pilot project -- LAD Square, Bajaj Nagar Square, Kachipura Square, Deekshabhoomi Square, Laxmi Nagar Square, Shraddhanandpeth Square, Alankar Talkies Square, Ajit Bakery Square, VNIT Square and Shankar Nagar Square.