The government today approved Rs 4,720.92 crore highways projects in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana under its flagship highways building programme NHDP. Both the projects were approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said. The CCEA “has given its approval for development of the four […]
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CCEA approves development of four laning of Guna-Biaora, Biaora-Dewas section of NH 3 in MP
New delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the development of the four laning of the Guna-Biaora and Biaora-Dewas section of National Highway Three in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of Rs. 2815.69 crore. This work will be under the National Highways Development Project […]
Centre approves Coastal road project for Mumbai: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that the ambitious coastal road project for Mumbai has been approved by the Centre. “Thank you @PrakashJavdekarjee for approving coastal road for Mumbai. It’s a dream come true. Best gift to Mumbai by Modiji’sGovt,” Fadnavis tweeted after meeting Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar in Delhi this morning. “Coastal road […]
Fate of Rs 8,500 cr Mumbai coastal road project to be decided on June 8
Mumbai : The fate of the Rs 8,500 crore coastal road project in Maharashtra will be decided on June 8 when the Centre and state government are slated to meet. The Centre is insisting that the state government enact a law which allows reclamation of the land while ensuring no real estate development. The state […]
Sadbhav Engineering-led JV bags Rs 454-cr road proj in Punjab
New Delhi : A Sadbhav Engineering-led JV today said it has bagged a road project worth Rs 454 crore from the Punjab government. “Joint venture led by the company has been awarded the project/work by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways State Public Works Department B&R Branch, Government of Punjab, in the name of […]
New road projects to drive TN to new growth trajectory: Minister
Tiruchirapalli : Five new National Highways Authority of India road projects have been awarded to Tamil Nadu at an estimated cost of over Rs 2,000 crore and these projects would drive the state into a new growth trajectory, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan has said. The projects are expected to cover over 400 km, he said […]
IL&FS Transport lowest bidder for Rs 315-cr road projects in MP
New Delhi : IL&FS Transportation Networks today said that it has emerged as the lowest bidder for two road projects worth Rs 315 crore offered by the Madhya Pradesh government. “The company along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elsamex SA was declared as the lowest bidder in the bids submitted to Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation […]
IRB Infra bags NHAI’s Rs 2,650-cr Agra-Etawah project
New Delhi: IRB Infrastructure Developers today said it has bagged Rs 2,650-crore Agra-Etawah Bypass project from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). “The company has emerged as a preferred bidder for the project of six-laning of Agra-Etawah Bypass section of NH-2 in Uttar Pradesh under NHDP Phase V of BOT (Toll) mode,” IRB Infrastructure […]
Beijing failed to gain India’s support for Silk Road projects, says Chinese think-tank
BEIJING: China has failed to secure India’s backing for its mega Silk Road projects during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit last week even though his trip constituted a significant step to build mutual trust, a state-run Chinese think tank said. “Modi’s first journey to China since he assumed office constitutes a significant step in building […]
Govt to award road projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore: Gadkari
New Delhi : In a big push for infrastructure development, the government plans to award Rs 3 lakh crore of road projects this year as it looks to more than double highway construction to 30 km per day. As the NDA government completes one year in office, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari says […]
Now, commuters can tune in to highway advisory radio for traffic
NEW DELHI: In a move to keep highway commuters updated about road blocks, crashes, bad road condition and even weather forecast, government on Friday announced that it will start highway advisory radio (HAR) system like a radio channel. Besides broadcasting music, songs and other entertainment programmes, the HAR system, will also provide uninterrupted real-time information […]
Road companies upbeat as new government policy to boost liquidity
MUMBAI: Road builders received a shot in the arm after the government took two decisions to help the cash-strapped sector get much-needed liquidity. The cabinet on Wednesday said road developers can exit a project completely two years after construction is completed as against a divestment of 76% allowed earlier. Road builders had lobbied for removal […]