Revolutionizing India’s Roadways: A Comprehensive Overview of Bharatmala Pariyojana
Diverse terrains, from towering hills to expansive forests and sprawling coastal regions, present both challenges and opportunities for India’s road infrastructure. Serving as vital lifelines, roads navigate the rugged Himalayan landscapes, connecting remote communities and fostering economic activities. India’s road…
NHAI Assumes Control of Krishnagiri Toll Plaza from Reliance Due to Defaults
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to take charge of the Krishnagiri toll plaza, prematurely terminating the concessionaire agreement with HK Toll Road Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Reliance Infrastructure Limited. The administration takeover,…
NHAI’s Strategic Plan to Eliminate Black Spots on Trichy-Chennai National Highway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to address safety concerns on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway by targeting three identified black spots within Trichy city. Previous attempts were hindered by technical challenges, prompting the Trichy project implementation unit…
NARCL Proposes ₹270 Crore for Pink City Expressway; Expected Recovery Pegged at 15%
The National Asset Reconstruction Co (NARCL), a government-backed bad loan aggregator, has presented a ₹270 crore offer for Pink City Expressway Private Limited (PCEPL). PCEPL was established to construct, operate, and maintain the six-lane Gurugram-Kotputli-Jaipur section of the Delhi-Jaipur highway….
Updates on Munger-Mirzachowki Four-Lane Road: Construction Challenges and Revised Timeline
Construction work on the 123 km long greenfield four-lane road between Munger and Mirzachowki is progressing in four phases, with a total expenditure of Rs 4050 crore. Despite initial rapid progress, various obstacles have led to a slowdown in construction,…
NHAI Unveils Massive Rs 2.1 Trillion Pipeline with 53 BOT Highway Projects
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled a significant shift in its resource generation strategy by identifying 53 highway projects worth Rs 2.1 trillion to be developed through the Built Operate Transfer (BoT) model. This move comes after…
NHAI Restricts Movement of Cycles, Two and Three-Wheelers on Access-Controlled Highways Near Delhi
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a prohibition on the movement of cycles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers on three ‘access-controlled’ national highways connected to the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Additionally, NHAI has imposed restrictions on the…
NHAI Initiates Dismantling of Redundant Toll Booth Structure at NITK-Surathkal Plaza After Toll Collection Halt
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) commenced the dismantling process of the obsolete toll booth structure at the NITK-Surathkal toll plaza on NH 66, where toll collection ceased in December 2022, on Friday, January 12. Over the past year,…
India’s First NH Steel Slag Road on Mumbai-Goa Highway Inaugurated
Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI AAYOG inaugurated India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway today. Dr Saraswat said that the Steel Slag Road Technology, developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) is transforming…
Centre Allocates Rs 1,782 Crore for Crucial Strategic Road Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Central Government has approved a fund of Rs 1,782 crore for the development of a vital strategic road project in Arunachal Pradesh, leading up to the Line of Actual Control with China, announced Union Minister of Road Transport and…