Days after the Public Works Department (PWD) officials claimed that the Pragati Maidan tunnel is now fit for traffic again, The Indian Express has reported that a spot check revealed that water leakage is still visible inside the 1.2-kilometre-long tunnel. Two months ago the structure was marked as a “potential threat” to the public. Repair […]
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Once labelled ‘potential threat’ for public, Pragati Maidan tunnel fit for traffic again, say PWD officials – Details inside
The Public Works Department (PWD) officials have said that the repair work on the Pragati Maidan tunnel to address seepage, water leakage and drainage issues has been finished, The Indian Express reported. This comes two months after the structure was marked as a “potential threat” to the public. Now, the officials said, commuters can hope […]
Three National Highways, 104 roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh as widespread rain, snow wreak havoc ; MeT sounds yellow alert
As many as 104 roads and three national highways were blocked and normal life in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted on Saturday (April 20) as higher reaches experienced snowfall and mid to lower hills were lashed with rain, officials reported. Vehicular movement to Keylong was suspended due to a massive landslide at the Selfie Point near […]
Greater Noida’s traffic solution! Key flyover connecting industrial areas expected to be completed by October – Know project cost and progress
Bringing joy to the commuters in Greater Noida, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority has asked the workers to push to complete the work on a crucial flyover which would connect the industrial area in Greater Noida by October, the officials revealed on Saturday. Greater Noida flyover length and cost Funded by the UPSIDA, […]
Expressways master plan for 2047 in the works
The government is working on National Master Plan for development of highways and expressways for 2047, that will enable trucks to more than double the distance they cover in a day to 800 km, a senior official said Thursday. At present, trucks in India cover 300-350 km in a day which is much less than […]
Border Roads Organisation commences Project Himank to reopen Leh-Manali NH in Ladakh
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated efforts to reopen the vital Leh-Manali national highway in Ladakh union territory after months of closure due to heavy snowfall. According to officials on Thursday, Project Himank launched snow clearance operations to restore access to the Ladakh region from the Manali side. Defence spokesperson highlighted that a team […]
Govt sweetens contract terms for BOT highway projects, boost to pure-play PPP projects
To lure private risk capital into highway construction, the government has revised the concession terms for build operate transfer (BOT) projects. Liberal construction support, facility to borrow from non-bank lenders and enhanced compensation if the tariff projections are built into the revised model concession agreement (MCA). The changes are expected to give greater comfort to […]
Road Ministry approves Rs 1,697 crore for highway enhancements in Gujarat, Karnataka and Assam – Details inside
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved a budget of Rs 699.19 crore for the enhancement of a segment of National Highway 58 in Gujarat’s Palanpur, PTI reported. NH-58 serves as a crucial link between Gujarat and Rajasthan, facilitating access to destinations like Ambaji Temple, Udaipur, Polo Forest and various historical sites. […]
Mumbai’s longest intra-city underground road opens! A ride through coastal road’s underground tunnel
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde unveiled Mumbai’s lengthiest intra-city underground road. Spanning 3.93 kilometers, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project includes twin tunnels extending from Princess Street Flyover to Priyadarshani Park. The project posed distinctive challenges in tunnel lighting design and execution. Equipped with advanced LED technology and intelligent control systems, the tunnels ensure superior visibility, […]
NHAI updates FASTag issuer list, removes Paytm Payments Bank – See list of complete authorised banks
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has recently revised its list of approved banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) authorized to distribute FASTags, which are essential for electronic toll collection. This update follows the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directive to shut down Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) due to regulatory non-compliance and supervisory […]
Enhancing Himachal Pradesh’s road connectivity! Nitin Gadkari unveils Rs 4,000 crore infra projects in Hamirpur
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 National Highway and ropeway projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Hamirpur on Tuesday. Gadkari announced an additional Rs 150 crore for roads and bridges in Himachal Pradesh, responding to Vikramaditya Singh’s request. He urged the state government to submit […]
India bets big on National Highways: Double lanes, NH tag criteria, paved shoulders and much more to come up soon
In one of the major moves in road infrastructure around the country, all existing single-lane National Highways (NH) will be converted to double lanes. Additionally, all national highways will be required to have two lanes along with paved shoulders to receive an NH tag, two persons privy with the plans of the road ministry mentioned. […]