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The Indian government now requires all national highway projects exceeding INR 300 crore to use precast concrete materials, aiming to speed up construction and improve quality. Announced under the new National Highways Precast Concrete Policy by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the move targets reduced pollution, minimized traffic disruptions, and fewer delays-especially in urban areas. Precast components, manufactured off-site and assembled on location, will initially be used for non-critical elements, easing the sector into adoption. While this shift may raise project costs, it is expected to streamline timelines and enhance overall efficiency in national highway construction.
The Indian government has issued a new mandate requiring all national highway projects with a value exceeding INR 300 crore to utilize precast concrete materials. This significant policy shift is designed to accelerate the pace of road construction while simultaneously enhancing its quality and overall efficiency across the country. Advertisement
A senior government official confirmed that this directive forms part of a broader strategic initiative. The aim is to reduce environmental pollution, minimize disruption to traffic flow, and mitigate project delays, particularly in urban and built-up areas where traditional on-site construction methods have often proved challenging and disruptive.
While precast concrete is already a common material in various infrastructure developments, such as bridges and metro pillars, the newly finalized National Highways Precast Concrete Policy, introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), seeks to extend its application to large-scale highway projects. Precast concrete involves manufacturing concrete slabs and other components off-site in controlled factory environments, which are then transported and assembled at the construction location.
This transition to precast technology is widely expected to accelerate the construction timeline for national highways. However, it could also lead to an increase in overall project costs. The policy initially restricts the use of precast materials to non-critical components, allowing for a gradual transition and adaptation within the construction sector.
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