The Center on Tuesday declared the southern segment of Hyderabad’s Regional Ring Road (RRR) as a National Highway. Telangana’s Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, met with Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi, where he presented a request regarding this matter. Following the meeting, the Union Minister promptly instructed officials from the National Highways […]
Category: Roads
Mumbai-Pune to get closer! MSRTC launches trial run of four ‘Shivneri’ AC buses via Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Monday (February 19) announced its plan to conduct a trial run of four air-conditioned “Shivneri” buses between Mumbai and Pune via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) starting from today (February 20). According to a statement released by the transport body, the initiative aims to reduce the […]
Enhancing Roadways: Modi lays foundation stone of several road connectivity projects in Jammu and Kashmir – Full list here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Jammu, laid the foundation stone of multiple road projects on Tuesday (February 20). As per the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi also inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 […]
Worried about Paytm FASTag recharge after March 15? Here ’ s how to deactivate and buy a new one
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed Paytm Payments Bank to cease its operations. In January, the central bank directed the bank, an affiliate of Paytm, to halt the acceptance of new deposits into its account or wallet, effective February 29. This deadline has been subsequently extended to March 15. The Reserve Bank of […]
Delhi Road Revamping: Nine roads in Shahdara to undergo rehabilitation, strengthening
Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Atishi has granted approval for projects focused on the rehabilitation and strengthening of numerous roads across the Shahdara district. The primary objective of these initiatives is to enhance the overall commuting experience and improve connectivity within the district, as outlined in a statement released on Sunday. The approved projects […]
Major boost to roadways in Uttarakhand! Centre approves Rs 967 crore project for upgradation of 108 roads under PMGSY
The Centre has granted approval for the upgradation of 108 roads in Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh issued the approval letter on Friday (February 16). Enhancement of 108 roads The project involves the enhancement of 108 roads, with a combined length of […]
NHAI to shift 247 toll plazas from Paytm Payments Bank
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started the process of migrating its 247 toll plazas where Paytm Payments Bank is the facilitator of toll collection, to other banks. Paytm is performing the role of acquirer bank at these toll plazas – deducting fee from individual fastags then by using the National Payment Corporation […]
Indian Highways Management Company recommends authorized bank purchase for hassle-free FASTag travel, here’s what it means
Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL), the toll-collecting arm of the state-owned NHAI, has recommended purchasing FASTags from authorized banks for hassle-free travel. In a post on X, IHMCL highlighted that highway users can purchase FASTags from 32 authorized banks, excluding Paytm Payments Bank, to ensure seamless travel. These banks include Airtel Payments Bank, Allahabad […]
Odisha’s Road to Renewal: From greenfield roads to six-lane highways, Gadkari paves the way for progress with marquee infrastructure projects
On Thursday, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 28 national highways (NHs) projects worth Rs 6,600 crore in Odisha. Nitin Gadkari along with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated a 79km four-lane road between Baharagora and Singhara on NH-49, valued at Rs 1,203 crore, and […]
Dwarka Expressway’s Gurugram segment nears completion, poised for inauguration in THIS month
Some officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said on Thursday that the Dwarka Expressway’s Gurugram portion is likely to be opened in the first week of March, The Indian Express reported. They added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may inaugurate it. As per sources, the finishing touches of the portion are underway […]
Delhi to Jaipur in just 2 hours? Nitin Gadkari shares plan to run electric bus on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, fare to be 30% less than diesel bus – Details here
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a significant stride towards revolutionising India’s transportation infrastructure, said electric bus will be started by laying electric cable on the Delhi-Mumbai Express National Highway. This development aims to reduce travel time from Delhi to Jaipur to two hours, with the fare expected to be 30% less […]
Uttarakhand Roadways: Nitin Gadkari unveils ambitious road projects in Uttarakhand, promises European standard infrastructure like Switzerland, Australia
Upping the development of European standard roads in the country, Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several projects worth in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. The Union Minister along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami dedicated 30 National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs 4,755 crore in Haridwar […]