India has 43,856 km National Highways under construction: Gadkari
Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that a total of 43,856 km of national highway projects are under construction in India, amounting to over Rs 9,60,103 crore. As of October 31, 2023, the country's total national highway length is 1,46,145 km
Mumbai Municipal Corporation invites bids for ₹1362 cr road upgrade
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has opened bidding for the upgrading and strengthening of roads in the Mumbai metropolitan city division, entailing an investment of ₹1,362.34 crore. The project includes enhancing various
Six Infra giants bid for ₹16,621 cr Mumbai coastal road project
Six major infrastructure firms, including L&T, J Kumar Infraprojects, NCC Limited, Megha Engineering, APCO Infraprojects, and Afcons Infrastructure, are competing for the ₹16,621-crore Coastal Road project connecting Versova to Dahisar
India and ADB sign $175mn loan pact for MP road upgradation
India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have inked a $175 million loan agreement to upgrade 500 km of state highways and major district roads in Madhya Pradesh. The project will incorporate climate- and disaster-resilient designs
NHAI accelerates ₹580 cr Pune-Bengaluru NH bypass construction
NHAI expedites construction of the six-lane Narendra Cross to Gabbur stretch on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway bypass, with a ₹580 crore investment. The project, managed by NHDL, includes 21 underpasses, one road over bridge
NHAI initiates service road upgrade on Delhi-Jaipur highway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced the overlay of service roads on both sides of the Delhi-Jaipur national highway (NH-48), focusing on the section from Dharuhera flyover to Masani bridge. This move follows the completion of
Karnataka invites tenders for ₹1238 cr road project
The Karnataka Road Development Corporation (KRDCL) initiates the tender process for a ₹1238 crore road project on a design, build, operate, maintain, and transfer (DBFMOT)-HAM model. The project spans from Kalmala Junction near Raichur to Bellary-Lingasugur
NHAI implements revised guidelines to curb cost escalation & streamline land acquisition
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced revised guidelines to expedite approval for land acquisition and counteract potential increases in land costs or changes in land use with the intention of obtaining higher compensation
Tamil Nadu govt accelerates Rs 340-cr road project
The Tamil Nadu government fast-tracks the construction of a Rs 340 crore road project from Panjapur to Karur Bypass, aimed at decongesting traffic in Tiruchi and fortifying river banks to prevent breaches and flooding. The project, divided into three
UP govt invests Rs 9,000-cr in road infrastructure over 5,000 kms
The Uttar Pradesh government has invested significantly in road infrastructure, completing over 5,000kms of roadworks in the last six and a half years. With an allocation of approximately Rs 9,000 crores, the state focuses on widening, strengthening, and
IRB Infrastructure signs concession agreement for Lalitpur Lakhnadon Stretch on NH44
IRB Infrastructure's project SPV, IRB Lalitpur Tollway, has signed a Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) Concession Agreement with NHAI for the Lalitpur Lakhnadon stretch on NH44 in Madhya Pradesh. The agreement involves tolling, operations, maintenance
Union Transport Ministry floats tender for NH-17 four-laning in Maharashtra
The Union Transport Ministry has issued a tender for the four-laning of the Indapur to Veer (Wadpale) section of NH-17 (New NH-66) in Maharashtra. The project, valued at Rs 556.82 crore, falls under NHDP Phase-IV (Package-I) and involves
Bihar govt invites tenders for Rs 153.93 cr two-lane road construction
The Road Construction Department of the Bihar government has issued a tender for the two-laning of the Bahadurganj to Terhagachh road in Kishanganj division. The project, valued at Rs 153.93 crore
NHAI to launch Rs. 15,000-cr fund raising drive
To ensure a smooth flow of funds for both ongoing and future highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to raise Rs. 15,000 crore in two rounds through the infrastructure investment
Bharatmala project cost doubles to Rs 10.64 trillion, impacting awarding activity
ICRA estimates that the project cost under the Bharatmala Pariyojana (BMP) has more than doubled to Rs 10.64 trillion, averaging Rs 31.6 crore per km due to rising input and land acquisition costs. Pending cabinet
Delhi's Barapullah phase-III project resumes after land approval
The long-delayed Barapullah Phase-III project in Delhi has received a green light after the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) approved the acquisition of required land. The L-G has directed an inquiry into the delayed
Tamil Nadu govt accelerates Rs 7,272-cr intra-city river linking project
The Tamil Nadu state government is expediting the Rs 7,272 crore intra-city river linking project, focusing on Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar in Karur, Tiruchi, and Pudukottai districts. Land acquisition, a crucial step
Highway project awards lag behind target, affecting 2024-25 construction pace
The slow pace of highway project awards this fiscal year may impact construction in 2024-25. Against a 12,500 km target, only 2,595 km of highways have been contracted in the first seven months
NHAI identifies 19 highway projects worth Rs 56,000-cr in BOT mode
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to offer 19 highway projects, totaling Rs 56,000 crore, in the build-operate-transfer (BOT-toll) mode. Covering approximately 900 km across states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya
UP govt announces Rs 200-cr Lakshman Path construction in Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the construction of Lakshman Path, a new road in Ayodhya, costing Rs 200 crore. As the completion of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple nears, the state is expediting the four-lane connection to Ayodhya
MMRDA to extend Versova-Virar Sea Link to Palghar
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to extend the Versova-Virar Sea Link to Palghar, scouting consultants for the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The proposed 43-km sea link aims to ease congestion, providing an efficient
NHAI plans elevated road to address safety concerns on Katraj-Dehu road bypass
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to embark on a Rs 4,200-crore project to construct a 5.2-km elevated road stretch from near Swaminarayan Temple to Warje, aiming to address safety issues associated with the notorious Katraj
UPSRTC invites bids to build Rs. 148-cr bus terminal
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has invited bids for the development and management of the bus terminal and commercial complex at GarhMukteshwar in Uttar Pradesh, requiring an investment of Rs. 148 crore. The work involves
BMC announces Rs. 2,900-cr roads & tunnels in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to build multiple roads and tunnels at key locations along the Western and Eastern Express Highways (EEH) in Mumbai. The project involves an estimated cost of Rs 2,900 crore and aims to
NHIDC floats tender for Rs. Rs 489.02-cr NH project in Assam
The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDC) has floated a tender for the four-laning of the Silchar-Budha Nagar section of the national highway in Assam under Bharatmala Pariyojna. This project requires an investment of
MoRTH approves Rs. 5,500-cr for elevated road to KNP in Assam
The Union Transport ministry has allocated Rs 5,500 crore for the construction of a 4-lane long elevated road to Kaziranga National Park. This 34km elevated expressway will be a wildlife-friendly for the National Park. The elevated road along NH-715
NHAI invites bids for Rs. 104-cr ropeway in J&K
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for the development, operation and maintenance of a ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir, involving an investment of Rs. 104.24 crore. The ropeway will extend from SDA Parking (near
PM GatiShakti proposes Rs. 23,500-cr road & rail projects
Four infrastructure projects of roads and railways with a combined investment of Rs 23,500 crore have been recommended for approval under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. In the Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting, Greenfield rail connectivity projects
UP approves Rs. 319.73-cr for road maintenance in 63 districts
The Uttar Pradesh government has prepared a comprehensive action plan for relaying 277 roads in 63 districts of the state. The state government has approved Rs. 319.73 crore, allocating Rs 40 lakh for each of the 277 roads. The Public Works Department
Dust control initiatives by NHAI at construction sites in Delhi-NCR
To monitor the effective implementation of dust control measures in National Highway projects being implemented by NHAI in Delhi-NCR, NHAI has set up a ‘Dust and Control Management Center’ to improve air quality index in the National Capital
