Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary announces widening of 11,942 km rural roads from 3.5m to 5.5m under Saat Nishchay-3, with completion target 2026-27. 909 bridges sanctioned under Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal proposes tax concessions and incentives to promote precast and steel construction methods, aiming to reduce dust pollution in Mumbai ahead of civic polls.
UP Housing Board approves Rs 51 crore bridge connecting Siddharth Vihar, Indirapuram & Vasundhara. Construction to start soon, easing traffic woes. Read details.
Goa PWD submits a Rs 1,000 crore DPR for the new Borim bridge to the Centre. Land acquisition is complete, with tenders expected after central approval. The project targets a 2028 completion.
KMDA begins installing the truss for a new 42m Bailey bridge connecting Salt Lake & Dakshindari. The two-way bridge aims to reduce congestion at Ultadanga & Salt Lake crossings. Read details.
Goa's GSIDC has invited bids for the long-awaited Chorao Island bridge, a Rs 274.8 crore project to end ferry dependence. Construction is targeted for completion in three years. Read more.
Mumbai's century-old Tilak Bridge is being replaced by a wider, 6-lane cable-stayed structure. 70% complete, Phase 1 opens in April 2026, revolutionizing east-west connectivity in Dadar. Read more.
Despite being flagged as structurally unsafe by PWD and IIT Roorkee, the Rahon-Machhiwara bridge in Nawanshahr remains open to overloaded tipper trucks, many carrying illegally mined sand, posing a major public safety risk.
A 38-year-old tea stall owner died after his motorcycle plunged into a pit on Liliya Road in Amreli. His wife and niece were injured. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Structural experts warn Ludhiana's 50-year-old Jagraon Bridge faces potential partial collapse. A recent survey reveals critical failures. Read about the urgent safety hazards and the proposed plan.
Chennai's new ₹44 crore, four-lane bridge over the Cooum river in Nolambur is set to open in February, replacing a risky causeway and cutting travel time by 15 minutes. Read more.
A travelogue recounting a spontaneous solo road trip from Chennai to the ghost town of Dhanushkodi via Puducherry and Rameshwaram, driven by an old New Year's resolution. Discover the haunting beauty of India's southern tip.
Commuters in Chennai's Nolambur, Mogappair & Maduravoyal to get relief from a stench-filled, inundated causeway. The new 160m, ₹44-crore bridge aims for a mid-Feb launch, cutting travel time by 15 mins. Read more.
Small-cap multibagger AB Infrabuild secures two major orders worth ₹62.18 crore from Indian Railways and MP Road Corp, fueling its bull run. Read more for stock details.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lays foundation for 5-km Gangasagar Setu bridge, says state will proceed without central funds to ease pilgrim woes. Read details.
Cracks found on pillars of a bridge over Koel River disrupt train services on Ranchi-Lohardaga route. Experts to inspect from Tuesday. Details on cancellations and diversions inside.
Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit reviews progress of Bakhtiarpur-Tajpur bridge, North Koel reservoir & Mandai weir. Directs officials to accelerate work for timely completion ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's review.
Ahmedabad authorities confirm Indira Bridge is safe for traffic, clarifying media-reported 'cracks' are standard expansion joints. Read the full technical audit details.
Gujarat government clarifies that perceived cracks on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar's Indira Bridge are standard expansion joints. A joint inspection confirms the bridge is structurally safe for all traffic.
Lucknow to get a new 180m iconic pedestrian bridge over Gomti River. The Rs 54 crore project, themed 'Smile, you are in Lucknow', aims to boost connectivity and city's visual identity. Read more.
NHAI begins urgent repairs on the 750m Sanjay Setu bridge near Khalghat after a viral video showed dangerous swaying. Work involves bearing replacement and is set for completion by mid-March. Read for details.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Hyderabad's new Chikkadpally-Domalguda link bridge inaugurated, promising major traffic relief and halving travel time for commuters. Read about the Rs 6 crore GHMC project.
The long-awaited bridge on Jandiala Guru road in Amritsar is finally nearing completion, with officials targeting a June 2025 deadline. This crucial infrastructure project promises to ease traffic and improve connectivity for residents. Read more about th
A new two-way Bailey bridge over Kestopur canal at Golaghata will improve connectivity between Salt Lake and VIP Road, reducing congestion at key junctions. Expected to open by end-January.
Delhi PWD deploys armed guards at Signature Bridge to curb rising theft and vandalism. Read about the new security measures and the bridge's troubled history.
The structurally unsafe bridge over Kharicut Canal in Vatva is closed from Jan 1 for six months. Traffic diverted via Ramol, Hathijan. Get all diversion details here.
Cities from Sydney to Dubai lit up to welcome 2026. Sydney paused for a moment of reflection on the Bondi attack, while Bangkok, UAE, and Taiwan hosted spectacular displays. See how the world celebrated.
Bihar government suspends two engineers and moves to blacklist contractor after probe reveals 'grave negligence' and safety violations in Rohtas ropeway collapse during trial run. Read details.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inspected the six-lane Ganga bridge in Prayagraj, expressing displeasure over delays. He ordered officials to expedite work for a May 2026 deadline. Read more.