NHAI Releases Document on ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’ Highlighting Strengthened Wildlife Conservation Measures Along National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released a document titled ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’ during National Wildlife Week (2nd–8th October 2026). The document highlights NHAI's approach to balancing infrastructure development with environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation. Over the last five years, approximately Rs. 19,700 crores have been invested in wildlife mitigation infrastructure and environmental protection measures across National Highway projects. More than 2,150 wildlife mitigation structures—including animal underpasses, overpasses, viaducts, tunnels, bridges, and canopy crossings—have been constructed or proposed. Additionally, non-structural measures such as guide fencing, noise barriers, camera trapping, and speed-regulation signages are implemented to minimize habitat fragmentation and wildlife-vehicle collisions.