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News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Why Are Road Milestones In India In Different Colours? 99% Don't Know This
Last Updated: In India, milestone colours like yellow, green, blue, black, or orange, indicate the type of road: national, state, city, or village. Each hue tells a different story Have you ever noticed the milestones along roads in India indicating how many kilometres remain to your destination? These milestones come in different colours, yellow and white, green and white, blue or black and white, and orange and white. But have you ever wondered why the colours vary? Each colour has a specific purpose and tells us something about the type of road. So how can one interpret these colours, and how do they help in identifying the road category? Let's explore in detail. A milestone painted yellow on the top and white on the bottom signifies a National Highway. These roads connect major cities and states across the country, designed for long-distance travel and fast-moving vehicles. They are maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Examples include NH-44, which runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari, and NH-19, stretching from Delhi to Kolkata. Yellow is used because it's highly visible across various terrains and weather conditions. A milestone with green on the top and white on the bottom indicates a State Highway. These roads connect cities and towns within a particular state and fall under the responsibility of the respective state government. Examples include SH-1 in Telangana and SH-48 in Andhra Pradesh. As State Highways serve regional connectivity, green is used to reflect that local purpose. Should you spot a milestone painted blue or black on the top and white at the bottom, it denotes a city road or district road. These roads typically connect urban centres, towns, or municipalities and are designed to support city traffic. Orange And White Milestones An orange and white milestone signifies a village road, usually constructed under rural development schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Orange here symbolises rural connectivity and development, indicating roads built to connect villages. Why Road Milestone Colours Matter? Understanding these colour codes helps you easily identify the jurisdiction and function of the road you're travelling on. This knowledge is particularly useful when planning a journey or navigating unfamiliar areas. For instance, if you intend to travel on a National Highway but find yourself on a State Highway instead, recognising the milestone colours can help you course-correct quickly. So, next time you're on the road, take a moment to observe the colours of the milestones around you; they might just tell you more than you think. view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 14:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Watch: Zip through highways: ₹3,000 FASTag pass offers unlimited travel from Aug 15
The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has just announced a new FASTag-based Annual Pass, designed to make highway travel smoother and more affordable for private vehicle owners. Starting August 15, 2025, private car owners can opt for a ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Pass. This is available only for non-commercial vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans. Commercial vehicles are not allowed under this scheme. Interestingly, lorry owners are now asking the government to extend a similar pass to commercial vehicles too. This Annual Pass is valid only on toll plazas operated by the National Highways Authority of India, which means it applies to National Highways and Expressways. If you're driving on a State Highway or a toll road run by a local body or a private operator, you'll still have to pay the regular toll. Trip calculation depends on the type of toll system. At point-based toll plazas, one crossing is counted as one trip. If you're doing a round trip, that's two trips. On closed toll systems like some expressways entering and exiting once counts as one trip. To activate the Annual Pass, you first need to ensure your FASTag is active and properly fixed to your vehicle. Then, visit the RajmargYatra app or the NHAI website. Once there, enter your vehicle and FASTag details, pay ₹3,000, and you're good to go. You'll receive an SMS confirmation once the pass is activated. The pass is valid either for 200 trips Once either limit is reached, your FASTag will automatically return to the regular toll deduction mode. And if you exhaust your trips before the year ends, you can recharge and get a new pass for another ₹3,000. Although this is completely optional. You can continue using your regular FASTag without the annual pass. But if you're someone who travels frequently maybe you commute daily road trips this pass could help you save anywhere between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 a year. The government hopes the Annual Pass will ease some of the most common frustrations among highway users things like high toll charges, too many toll plazas in short stretches, and time lost in long queues. The Ministry says this move will help reduce congestion, avoid disputes, and make highway travel faster and fairer.
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
First Big Taste Of Winter Prompts Warning To Motorists
Potentially heavy snowfalls in the South Island have the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urging motorists to exercise caution, especially at higher elevations, and to avoid travel where possible in hazardous conditions. Metservice says heavy snow is possible in Canterbury from tomorrow above 300m, or possibly lower, through until Thursday, with potential for travel disruption and damage to trees and powerlines. Those planning to travel through SH73 Porters Pass to Otira (Arthurs Pass), SH7 Lewis Pass, or SH8 Burkes Pass to Twizel, are encouraged to check before setting off and plan for any potential disruption. With large parts of the state highway network across the central and lower South Island being at higher elevations, NZTA System Manager Mark Pinner says motorists need to be prepared and to follow good winter driving habits. 'It's not just snow on the ground that is a potential hazard, it's heavy frosts and ice where the danger may not be as visible. People need to remember to adjust their speed to suit the conditions, to increase their following distances and use their headlights to be seen.' 'If you can avoid or delay travel on roads while there is elevated risk, that's sensible. Stay up to date on the latest reports about the State Highway network by visiting our Journey Planner,' Mr Pinner says. 'We'll be getting the best advice from the Metservice on how the weather is likely to unfold, and we'll be doing our best to keep the highways open and safe for motorists through this cold snap. Being prepared with warm clothing, snacks and water and other supplies in case of delays is always a smart move.' Heavy rain is forecast to affect Fiordland, and Buller, Grey and Westland Districts between Karamea and Harihari tomorrow, and drivers in those areas are also urged to take care on the roads, plan ahead and be prepared.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PNC Infratech has executed over 90 major infra projects: CMD Pradeep Kumar Jain
PNC Infratech has executed over 90 major infrastructure projects in the country including roads, highways, expressways and bridges, the company's CMD Pradeep Kumar Jain said. Jain shared the update on projects in a letter to stakeholders on the occasion of completing 10 successful years since its listing on stock exchanges. Jain said till now, the company has executed over 90 major infrastructure projects spread across 13 states, including roads, highways, expressways, bridges, flyovers, airport runways and other pavements and industrial area development projects. In the period from FY 2015 to FY 2024, the revenue has grown from Rs 1,561 crore to Rs 7,699 crore, at a CAGR of 19.4 per cent. On the profitability front, the company's EBITDA has grown from Rs 217 crore to Rs 1,277 crore a CAGR of 21.8 per cent, and profit after tax has grown from Rs 100 crore to Rs 850 crore at CAGR of 26.8 per cent (in the period from FY 2015 to FY 2024). Live Events On May 23, PNC Infratech announced it has completed the stake sale in 10 of the company's road assets to Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT). Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT) is an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), whose sponsor is affiliated with funds, vehicles. This divestment is aligned with the company's strategic objective of recycling the capital invested in operating road assets and reinvesting the capital in fund-based opportunities in the infrastructure space, it added. In January 2024, it executed definitive agreements with HIT to divest 12 of its road assets, comprising 11 National Highway (NH) Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) assets and 1 State Highway BOT Toll asset with approximately 3,800 lane-km aggregate length, located in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, in two tranches.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PNC Infratech completes stake sale in 10 road assets
PNC Infratech on Friday said it has completed the stake sale in 10 of the company's road assets to Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT). Highways Infrastructure Trust (HIT) is an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), whose sponsor is affiliated with funds, vehicles. According to the company's statement, sold projects include -- PNC Rajasthan Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Chitradurga Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Aligarh Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Bundelkhand Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Khajuraho Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Triveni Sangam Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Bithur Kanpur Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Gomti Highways Pvt Ltd, PNC Unnao Highways Pvt Ltd and PNC Meerut Haridwar Highways Pvt Ltd. This divestment is aligned with the company's strategic objective of recycling the capital invested in operating road assets and reinvesting the capital in fund-based opportunities in the infrastructure space, it added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Time Could You Save with Clearer Writing? Grammarly Install Now Undo In January 2024, it executed definitive agreements with HIT to divest 12 of its road assets, comprising 11 National Highway (NH) Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) assets and 1 State Highway BOT Toll asset with approximately 3,800 lane-km aggregate length, located in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, in two tranches.
