More than 6,000 vehicles operating on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway have been equipped with GPS tracking systems as part of enhanced traffic monitoring measures, officials confirmed. Since the installation program began in June 2024, a total of 6,037 vehicles—including 3,525 passenger buses and 2,512 heavy freight trucks carrying 14 specific types of cargo—have been fitted with Telematics GPS devices.

The initiative aims to improve road safety and regulatory compliance on the expressway, with vehicle movements monitored around the clock by the Telematics Command & Control Centre located at the Nay Pyi Taw Junction toll gate. Drivers are regularly contacted by phone to ensure adherence to the speed limit of 90 kilometers per hour and to prevent unauthorized stops along the route.

On September 9, Deputy Minister for Construction U Myo Myint conducted an inspection of the command center’s operations. During his visit, he reviewed the CCTV monitoring rooms at toll gates on the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw section, as well as the toll collection system and vehicle weighbridge processes. The deputy minister emphasized the importance of enforcing weight restrictions on trucks and maintaining the functionality of key infrastructure, including TFI display boards, barrier arms, weighbridges, CCTV cameras, and related computer equipment.

U Myo Myint also called for improved accuracy and consistency in record-keeping for toll collections to support effective oversight. These measures reflect ongoing efforts by authorities to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance on one of Myanmar’s busiest transportation corridors.