Highway Infrastructure Wins ₹28.69 Crore NHAI Toll Operations Contract in Tamil Nadu
Highway Infrastructure Limited, an integrated infrastructure development company, has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) worth ₹28.69 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The contract involves operating and managing a key toll plaza on National Highway-44 (NH-44) in Tamil Nadu, further strengthening the company’s order book and expanding its presence in southern India.
Key Contract Details
- Awarding Authority: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Contract Value: ₹28.69 crore
- Project Location: Kozhinjipatti Fee Plaza on the Indore–Samayanallur section of NH-44, Tamil Nadu
- Contract Duration: 90 days
- Scope of Work: Operation of the toll plaza, user fee collection, maintenance of adjacent facilities, and replenishment of consumable items required for smooth operations.
Strengthening Presence on India’s Key Highway Network
The Kozhinjipatti Fee Plaza is located on NH-44, India’s longest national highway, which connects several major commercial and industrial hubs across the country. The stretch serves as a vital transportation corridor in southern Tamil Nadu, handling significant passenger, commercial, and freight traffic.
The new contract is expected to enhance Highway Infrastructure’s revenue visibility while reinforcing its operational footprint in South India.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the order win, Mr. Arun Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Highway Infrastructure Limited, said the award reflects NHAI’s confidence in the company’s execution capabilities and operational expertise.
He added that expanding the company’s presence across India’s national highway network remains a key strategic priority, with a focus on building a technology-enabled, diversified toll management platform across major economic corridors.
Growing Infrastructure Portfolio
Established in 2006, Highway Infrastructure Limited operates across 12 states and one Union Territory, offering a diversified portfolio of services including:
- Toll management and user fee collection
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects
- Real estate development
The latest NHAI contract further strengthens the company’s position in the highway infrastructure sector and supports its strategy of expanding long-term operations across India’s growing road network.