In a major technological upgrade for city traffic management, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in association with Nagpur Traffic Police, has launched a pilot project for AI-based surveillance under the Integrated Traffic Management and Monitoring System (IITMS). The initiative aims to enhance enforcement and streamline traffic monitoring through smart technology. The project will commence within the next 5 to 6 days, with the initial phase covering 10 major city junctions.

 

These include Laxmi Nagar square, Shradhanand Peth square, Shankar Nagar square, Ajit Bakery square, Abhyankar Nagar square, Alankar square, LAD square, Kachipura square, Bajaj Nagar square, and Deekshabhoomi square. In addition, a dedicated speed detection setup will be installed at Sankat Mochan Mandir, Dwarkapuri, to monitor spot speed violations. The project features three types of advanced cameras: ANPR Cameras: High-resolution, automatic number plate recognition cameras equipped with vari-focal lenses and external IR support for night detection.Evidence Cameras: 4K resolution units designed to automatically capture violations such as red light jumping, no parking, wrong-way driving, and unauthorised entry of restricted vehicles. Vehicle Detector Cameras: High-resolution cameras capable of real-time traffic assessment, also detecting mobile phone usage while driving and absence of seat belt by driver and co-passenger. LED cantilever poles for traffic signals have already been installed at all pilot junctions, except Kachipura square where work is going on. Additionally, cantilever poles equipped with Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) cameras are being installed at these junctions.

 

The Advanced Traffic Control System (ATCS) has been set up at five locations, with commissioning and configuration underway. Installation and testing at the remaining five are in advanced stages. The existing Smart City Command and Control Room, along with the City Operations Centre, will serve as the centralised monitoring hub for the entire system. Assistant Commissioner of Police Madhuri Baviskar welcomed the initiative, stating, “This project will definitely help the traffic police. An extra pair of eyes will always be monitoring the traffic.

 

However, even with these advanced systems, a physical traffic presence remains essential for psychological reinforcement and effective enforcement.” The project will be gradually expanded to the rest of the city over the next two years. Once fully implemented, the entire surveillance and management system will be handed over to Nagpur Traffic Police for permanent operation.