Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)

About Central Road Research Institute

The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) is Asia's premier road research organization, established in 1952 as a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). For over seven decades, we have been at the forefront of research, development, and innovation in highway engineering, transportation planning, and road safety.

Located in New Delhi, India, our institute operates with a mission to develop sustainable, cost-effective, and durable road infrastructure solutions tailored to the diverse climatic and traffic conditions of India and the global South. Our work spans fundamental research, applied technology development, consultancy services, and human resource development through training programs.

CRRI's expertise is recognized nationally and internationally. We have collaborated with state road departments, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and various international research organizations. Our contributions have directly influenced national policies, standards, and specifications for road construction and maintenance.

Our Research Areas

CRRI Main Building and Laboratory Facilities

70+

Years of Excellence

500+

Major Projects

Our Services & Expertise

Pavement Design & Evaluation

Comprehensive pavement design using mechanistic-empirical methods, performance evaluation of existing pavements, and development of rehabilitation strategies. We specialize in designs for high-traffic highways, rural roads, and airport runways using indigenous and innovative materials.

Flexible & Rigid Pavement Design
Pavement Condition Assessment
Overlay Design & Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Non-Destructive Testing (FWD, GPR)

Traffic & Transportation Engineering

Planning, design, and operation of transportation systems to ensure safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Our team employs advanced simulation models and data analytics for traffic forecasting and management.

Traffic Impact Assessment
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Public Transport Planning
Parking Studies & Design
Pedestrian & Cyclist Facilities

Materials Characterization & Testing

State-of-the-art laboratories for testing and characterization of road construction materials including bitumen, aggregates, soil, and innovative materials like geosynthetics, waste plastics, and industrial by-products.

Bitumen & Modified Binders
Aggregate & Soil Testing
Concrete & Cement Testing
Development of New Materials
Quality Control & Assurance

Road Safety Audit & Engineering

Comprehensive road safety audits, black spot identification and rectification, and design of safer road infrastructure in accordance with international best practices and IRC guidelines.

Road Safety Audits (All Stages)
Accident Investigation & Analysis
Design of Safety Features
Road Signage & Marking Plans

Drainage & Erosion Control

Design of surface and subsurface drainage systems, slope protection measures, and erosion control techniques to enhance road durability and prevent water-induced damage.

Hydrological Analysis
Drainage System Design
Erosion Control Measures
Climate Resilience Planning

Training & Capacity Building

Comprehensive training programs for engineers, technicians, and policymakers on various aspects of road construction, maintenance, and management through our Centre for Transportation Research and Training (CTRT).

Short-term Certificate Courses
Workshops & Seminars
On-site Training
International Training Programs

Our Impact in Numbers

2,500+

Research Publications

150+

Patents & Technologies

15,000+

Professionals Trained

40+

Countries Served

Notable Projects & Consultancies

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Comprehensive geotechnical investigation, pavement design review, and material specification development for various sections of India's longest expressway (1,380 km).

Client: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Pavement Design Materials

Kolkata Metro Rail Extension

Geotechnical investigation, foundation design recommendations, and vibration impact assessment for underground sections in challenging soil conditions.

Client: Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC)

Geotechnical Vibration Analysis

Smart City Road Network (Indore)

Complete street redesign, traffic management plan, and ITS implementation for 45 km of major corridors under the Smart Cities Mission.

Client: Indore Smart City Development Ltd.

Traffic Engineering ITS

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Research & Development Focus Areas

Sustainable Pavement Materials

Developing and characterizing alternative materials for road construction, including recycled aggregates, waste plastics, industrial slags, and bio-based binders to reduce environmental impact and conserve natural resources.

Climate Resilient Infrastructure

Research on pavement performance under extreme weather conditions, development of adaptation strategies for floods, heatwaves, and freeze-thaw cycles, and integration of climate projections into design standards.

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Developing and testing ITS applications for Indian conditions, including traffic monitoring, incident detection, electronic toll collection, and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication systems.

Road Asset Management

Creating advanced decision-support tools for optimal maintenance planning, budget allocation, and life-cycle cost analysis of road networks using machine learning and big data analytics.

Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation

Advancing the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), and other NDT methods for accurate assessment of pavement structural capacity and subsurface conditions.

Vulnerable Road User Safety

Designing safer infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists who constitute a major share of road traffic fatalities in India and developing countries.

Recent Breakthrough: Cold Mix Technology for Rural Roads

CRRI has developed a novel cold mix asphalt technology that allows road construction and maintenance at ambient temperatures, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This technology is particularly beneficial for remote areas and has been successfully implemented in over 500 km of rural roads across six states. The formulation uses locally available materials and requires no specialized plant machinery, making it a cost-effective solution for rural connectivity.

The technology has received the CSIR Technology Award 2022 and is now part of the Ministry of Rural Development's guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Latest News & Updates

May 15, 2023 | Event

International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure

CRRI successfully hosted the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Road Infrastructure (ICSRI 2023) with participation from 35 countries. The conference featured 200+ technical presentations and panel discussions on climate-resilient roads.

CRRI Signs MoU with University of Cambridge

A new collaborative research agreement focuses on developing next-generation self-healing asphalt materials using nanotechnology and microencapsulation techniques. The 3-year project is funded by the UK-India Education and Research Initiative.

Advanced Pavement Engineering Training Program

A two-week intensive training program for 50 engineers from SAARC countries concluded successfully. The program covered latest developments in pavement design, recycling technologies, and asset management systems.

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Address:
Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)
CRRI Campus, Delhi-Mathura Road,
P.O. CRRI, New Delhi 110025, India
Phone:
+91-11-2689 1234 (Reception)
+91-11-2689 1235 (Consultancy Cell)
Fax:
+91-11-2689 1236
Email:
[email protected] (General Inquiries)
[email protected] (Project Consultancy)
[email protected] (Training Programs)
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Closed on Sundays and National Holidays

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