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…
Dwarka Expressway, Connecting Delhi and Gurgaon, Set to Open in March
The 19-kilometer stretch of the Dwarka Expressway in Haryana, from the Delhi-Gurgaon border to Kherki Daula, is slated to open for traffic in the first week of March, just before the imposition of the model code of conduct for the…
Ministry Urges NHAI and Others to Accelerate Highway Project Awards
As the awarding of contracts for new highway projects this fiscal year significantly lags behind targets, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has instructed its implementing agencies to enhance their progress in contract awards. Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the…
NHAI Shuts Down Thandi Khui Toll Plaza at Sarore
In a recent development, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has taken the decision to close the Thandi Khui toll plaza at Sarore and concurrently increased the user fee rates at Lakhanpur and Ban toll plazas. The closure of…
SP Singla Secures Contract for Sonepur – Digha Bridge Construction in Bihar
SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (SPCPL) has clinched the contract for constructing the new Sonepur – Digha Bridge over the Ganga River in Bihar, announced on Thursday. The project, sanctioned by India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), will…
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…
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….