Tree in middle of Nagpur road poses major safety risk
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
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Nagpur Road-Widening Project Creates Dangerous Obstruction
A road-widening project at Nagpur's Shatabdi Square has backfired, leaving a full-grown tree in the middle of the carriageway, severely disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns. Read more about this planning lapse.
Hubballi Flyover: MG Park Land Acquired for Road Widening
Hubballi's flyover project advances as land from Mahatma Gandhi Park is acquired to build a 7-metre concrete road and drain. The upgrade from asphalt promises better infrastructure. Read more.
2 New Pontoon Bridges in Prayagraj for Magh Mela Traffic
PWD to build two extra pontoon bridges over Ganga at Phaphamau for Magh Mela, operational until May to ease congestion. Read about the construction timeline and traffic plans.
Kerala HC: PwD Rank List Extended to May 2026
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Ajmer Engineers Strike Over Attack on PWD Official
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
Goa Village Votes After Road Repair Promise, Warns of 2027 Boycott
Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.
Goa's Rs 34 Lakh Plan to Stop Highway Encroachments
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Belagavi's First Flyover Approved at Rs 275.5 Crore
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
Verma's 'Govt on Wheels' Inspects South Delhi Infrastructure
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma conducted a ground inspection of key south Delhi stretches, directing officials to expedite road, drainage, and footpath projects. Read about the 'Govt on Wheels' initiative.
Shalimar Bagh gets ₹7.8 crore PWD revamp
Delhi's PWD launches a ₹7.8 crore phased upgrade in Shalimar Bagh, blending folk art murals with road widening, drainage, and pedestrian safety works. Read details.
Borewell Equipment Tractor Accident in Ardhaveedu Kills One
A tragic road accident in Palnadu's Ardhaveedu mandal claimed one life and left another injured after a tractor overturned into a canal. Details on the victims and the cause of the crash inside.
Nagpur's Chinchbhuvan-Mihan Flyover Work Begins, Hits Traffic
PWD starts foundation work on Nagpur's ₹619-cr Chinchbhuvan-Mihan flyover, causing bottlenecks on NH 44. Project aims to cut accidents and congestion, set for Nov 2027 completion. Read details.
Uttarakhand's Rs 1,640 Crore Bridge Upgrade Plan
Uttarakhand PWD to upgrade 235 bridges for defense & tourism. Rs 1,640 crore project starts July 2026, boosting load capacity for Char Dham & border logistics. Read more.
Delhi PWD installs stray dog helpline signs on major roads
Delhi PWD mandates helpline signage on key roads for stray dog complaints, following a Supreme Court directive. Aim is faster reporting and response to improve public safety.
Ajmer Lawyers Protest, Manhandle Official Over Speed Breakers
Advocates in Ajmer blocked Jaipur Road for hours, manhandling a PWD official during a protest demanding speed breakers for safe road crossing. Police intervened, and officials gave assurances. Read the full details.
MP's Rs 1 Lakh Crore Highway Plan with NHAI Unveiled
Madhya Pradesh PWD Minister Rakesh Singh announces a massive Rs 1 lakh crore MOU with NHAI for high-speed corridors, including a unique 'Tiger Corridor', to boost state's economy and connectivity.
Delhi's Outer Ring Road to get new crash barrier
Delhi PWD allocates ₹2.6 crore for a new crash barrier on Outer Ring Road between Madhuban and Mukarba Chowk to prevent head-on collisions and improve road safety. Read more.
550-Metre Pontoon Bridge Approved for Kanpur's Ganga Crossing
A 550-metre pontoon bridge will be built near Shuklaganj to ease public movement in Kanpur-Unnao as the new Ganga bridge will take two years. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to solve a major connectivity crisis. Read the full details.
Nagpur Road Works Stall Over Election Code Confusion
Nagpur's ambitious road repair drive faces delays after a Model Code of Conduct halt. Officials clarify, but December 31 deadline is now unlikely. Read the full story.
Dehradun Road Widening Plan Sparks Local Opposition
A plan to widen Dehradun's Garhi Cantt-Dakra road to four lanes faces opposition from traders and residents over feasibility, traffic bottlenecks, and environmental damage. Read more.
Rs 207.4 Crore Plan for Yamunotri Highway Landslide Fix
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
46-Day Andheri Metro Cave-In Repair Ends, Traffic Eases
After 46 days of severe congestion, the repaired Andheri West Metro station stretch opens. BMC cites complex sewer line issues, while residents question asphalt quality. Details inside.
Bombay HC Directs Andheri Societies to Remove Road Blockades
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Delhi Rolls Out Plan for 62 Traffic Hotspots
Delhi authorities deploy traffic personnel, clear encroachments, and plan infrastructure upgrades at 62 identified congestion hotspots. Read about the comprehensive strategy to fix Delhi's traffic woes.
Salt Lake Stadium faces 2-month repair after Messi chaos
Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata severely damaged after fan rampage. PWD estimates crores in losses, repair to take minimum 2 months. Full details inside.
Taratala Flyover Reopens, Easing Kolkata Commute
Kolkata's Taratala flyover reopened after a 4-day load test, bringing relief to Behala and South 24 Parganas commuters. Travel times drastically improved. Read the full report.
Rs 2 Crore for South Delhi Footbridge, Subway Maintenance
Delhi's PWD earmarks Rs 2+ crore for 2025-26 to enhance cleanliness and safety of foot overbridges and subways in south and south-east Delhi through comprehensive maintenance.
Two Accidents in Bhopal Damage Multiple Cars, Cause Injuries
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Chandigarh MC Reviews Road Restoration in Sector 27-D
Senior MC officials inspected road repair work in Chandigarh's Sector 27-D after NITTTR identified subsurface sinking. Restoration follows technical recommendations. Details inside.
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