The Telangana government's proposal for toll-free travel during Sankranti from Jan 9-18 faced implementation issues. Commuters between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh paid charges on NH-65, causing confusion and delays.
A 36-year-old biker died in a tragic collision involving a tempo, mini truck, and motorcycle on the Amritsar-Pathankot highway near Kathunangal toll plaza. Police have detained the tempo driver and are investigating.
The National Highways Authority of India terminates contract and debars Skylark Infra Engineering from bids for one year following viral assault video at Bara toll plaza.
A driver and cleaner from Delhi were discovered dead inside a methanol-laden tanker near Faridpur toll plaza. Police suspect methanol poisoning and have launched an investigation.
A dispute over FASTag escalated into violence at the Bara Haidergarh toll plaza in Barabanki. Lawyers allegedly assaulted staff, damaged infrastructure, and occupied the plaza, stopping all fee collection.
The road transport ministry links unpaid highway tolls to NOC denial for vehicle services. This move supports barrierless tolling rollout on key national highways.
The government is developing a strategy to prevent highway contractors from easily obtaining court stays on debarment orders. New contract conditions will link eligibility to major project failures.
Toll collection on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH-66 begins Thursday. Monthly passes for local residents cost Rs 340. FASTag gets priority, cash payments face double charges.
Quami Insaaf Morcha's protest makes 49 Punjab toll plazas free from noon to 3 pm Monday, demanding release of Sikh 'Bandi Singhs'. Key plazas include Ladhowal and Kurali.
The Union Ministry has set toll rates for NH-66's Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch. FASTag gets priority, with discounts for locals and commercial vehicles. Details here.
The 213-km Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor is set to open after the first week of February, cutting travel time to under 3 hours. With a FASTag pass, the one-way toll is just Rs 60. Read about the route, challenges, and ride quality.
NHAI is installing Kerala's first highway noise barriers on the Aroor-Thuravoor stretch to protect residents. The 1.8m polycarbonate barriers will reduce noise by 10-15 decibels. A dedicated cycle track is also being built below.
Kanpur DM orders new streetlight timings on national highways to combat dense fog and prevent accidents. NHAI also conducts safety checks and awareness drives.
A young man from Haryana died in a tragic head-on collision with a three-wheeler on the Jaipur-Agra National Highway due to dense fog. Read the full details of the Dausa accident.
A tragic head-on collision between an SUV and an MUV near Chachadgaon toll naka on Nashik-Peth highway claims four lives, including a woman. Eight others, including three young girls, are injured. Read the full report.
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
A fatal collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Gonde, Nashik, claims two lives. Details on the accident, rising fatalities, and highway safety measures.
The Union Cabinet approves a ₹19,142 crore highway project, cutting Surat-Chennai travel from 31 to 17 hours. A major boost for west-south connectivity and logistics.
In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
In a major relief for commuters, the government has approved halving toll on two-lane roads being expanded and reducing user fees on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai. Read more.
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
NHAI discontinues mandatory Know Your Vehicle process for FASTag from February 1, easing post-activation hassle for lakhs of users. Read details.
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
The Union Cabinet greenlights two major highway projects worth Rs 20,668 crore, including a 374-km Nashik-Solapur greenfield corridor and NH-326 upgrade in Odisha, boosting connectivity and economic growth. Read more.
Telangana government urges Nitin Gadkari for toll-free travel on Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH from Jan 9-18 to ease festival rush. State offers to pay nominal fee. Read about the traffic plan.
Dakshina Kannada police arrest two men for vandalizing a toll plaza and assaulting employees. The incident, caught on CCTV, highlights rising tensions at toll collection points. Read the full report.
To curb malpractices, India's road ministry mandates conciliation for disputes above Rs 10 crore in highway contracts. Learn about the new rules and their impact on BOT, HAM, and EPC projects.
NHAI to start detailed project report for concrete 4-laning of Kopargaon-Malegaon highway via Yevla and Manmad. Plan includes a Yevla bypass to ease traffic. Read the latest updates.