Vadodara-Bharuch Expressway Inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vadodara-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and dedicated various development projects in sectors such as road, rail, energy, health, internet connectivity, urban development, water supply, and tourism. The event marked a significant milestone in…
Centre Approves Declaration of Southern Section of Hyderabad’s Regional Ring Road as National Highway
The Centre has granted approval for designating the southern portion of Hyderabad’s Regional Ring Road (RRR) as a national highway, following a request made by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during his meeting with Union Road Transport Minister Nitin…
Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway to Introduce GPS-Based No-Toll-Booth Tolling System
The Bengaluru-Mysuru national highway has been chosen for the initiation of a pilot project featuring a GPS-based tolling system, as announced by Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. Responding to BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya’s inquiry, Gadkari revealed that the…
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Shifts to Quality-Cum-Cost Basis for Project Awards to Enhance Construction Quality and Road Safety
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to transition from the lowest bidder (L-1) process to a quality-cum-cost based selection for awarding various road projects, according to Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. This move aims to enhance the…
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,…
Nitin Gadkari Unveils Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore National Ropeway Development Programme – World’s Largest Project Underway
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, renowned for transforming ground connectivity, is now aiming for the skies. Venturing into remote areas where road access is challenging, Gadkari has initiated a groundbreaking plan to establish air routes, with an allocated budget of…
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…
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,…