Surat-Chennai travel time slashed to 17 hours
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.
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Varanasi Airport Gets India's 1st Runway Underpass Tunnel
Varanasi is constructing India's first national highway tunnel under an active airport runway. The 2.89-km project, costing Rs 250 crore, will enhance road and air connectivity, enabling future runway expansion. Read more.
Toll Halved on Expanding Highways, Expressway Fees Cut
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.
Kochi's 5-km Elevated Highway to Open by March
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.
Massive Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Gets Cabinet Nod
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.
Rs 19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur Highway Approved
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.
Nashik Rane Nagar Underpass Work Delayed by a Month
The addition of two lanes to Nashik's Rane Nagar underpass on the Mumbai-Agra highway faces a one-month delay. NHAI officials aim for a January end completion to ease traffic snarls.
Centre Approves Two Major Highway Projects in Maharashtra, Odisha
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.
Rs 20,668 Crore Highway Projects Approved by Cabinet
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.
Govt Ends Arbitration for Highway Disputes Above Rs 10 Crore
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.
DPR for Kopargaon-Malegaon 4-Laning, Yevla Bypass Soon
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.
Massive 25-km jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway after accident
A collision near Shambhua bridge caused a night-long 25-km traffic jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway. Stranded commuters faced cold and dense fog. Read the full report on the incident and clearance efforts.
NH 48 Safety Crisis: 7 Accidents in Vadodara in a Month
A series of tragic accidents on NH 48 near Vadodara has claimed multiple lives and left many injured over the past month. Read the detailed report on the road safety emergency.
NH 83 Kamalapuram-Oddanchatram 4-Lane Work 90% Done
NHAI's Rs 1,319 crore NH 83 four-laning project is 90% complete, set to finish by March 2026. It will slash travel time between Madurai, Dindigul, and Pollachi, enhancing safety and trade. Read more.
Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway work progresses rapidly
The Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway, a key Bharatmala project, is advancing with 90% land acquisition done in Bagalkot. The Rs 12,000 crore corridor aims to boost trade and regional development. Read more.
Fog Causes Major Accident on Lucknow-Varanasi Highway, 2 Dead
A severe pile-up involving multiple vehicles on the Lucknow-Varanasi National Highway in Amethi due to dense fog has resulted in two fatalities and 16 injuries. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
HC Warns NHAI Official Over Misleading Highway PIL Info
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
Accidents Rise on Nidaghatta-Mysuru Highway Stretch
Accidents on the Nidaghatta-Mysuru highway stretch surge to 293 in 2025, the highest since its 2023 launch. Discover the data, causes, and urgent calls for safety measures.
Tripura Ex-Militants Block Highway Over Rehabilitation
Surrendered militants in Tripura block Assam-Agartala National Highway, demanding revival of a Rs 23 crore rehabilitation scheme stalled since 2018. Traffic disrupted at Baramura.
Bhopal flyover work disrupts life, raises safety concerns
Construction of an elevated road on Bhopal-Indore highway through Bairagarh market causes severe traffic, pollution, and safety risks. Traders demand urgent action.
Israel to Regulate Highway Project Contractors
Israel's government announces new regulations for highway contractors following a fatal accident. The move aims to enhance safety and oversight in infrastructure projects.
4 Speed Breakers Installed on Deadly Trichy-Karur Highway
Four new speed breakers installed on a deadly 23km Trichy-Karur NH stretch after 44 deaths last year. Officials aim to curb speeding on this Cauvery river-adjacent road.
NHAI Moves to Fast-Track Kochi's Elevated Highway Project
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
Mangaluru residents protest NH-169 service road problems
Vamanjoor-Moodbidri residents submit memorandum to NHAI, urging redesign of NH-169 service roads causing traffic blocks and access issues. Read their demands.
Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari Highway Opening Mid-February
NHAI to open most of the Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari highway by mid-Feb to ease congestion. Full project, except the RoB, targets March completion. Read details.
Ludhiana-Delhi Highway Safety Failures in Fog
Non-functional streetlights and faded markings on the Ludhiana-Delhi NH raise fatal accident risks as winter fog sets in. Experts demand urgent repairs. Read more.
Bombay HC Orders Inspection of Stalled Nagpur-Katol Highway
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench appoints a committee to inspect the stalled Nagpur-Katol four-laning project, citing prolonged delays and safety risks. Read the full report.
Schneider Electric invests Rs 718 crore in Tamil Nadu expansion
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Sundaram Home Finance Plans 100 Branches, ₹500 Cr Disbursement
Sundaram Home Finance unveils an aggressive expansion plan for its Emerging Business segment, aiming for 100 branches and ₹500 crore disbursements by FY26, with a strong push into South Indian towns.
New ₹720cr Nagpur Highway Lacks Pedestrian Safety in Dhapewada
The newly inaugurated ₹720cr Saoner-Dhapewada-Gondkhairi National Highway faces severe criticism for neglecting pedestrian safety in Dhapewada, forcing locals to risk their lives daily. Read about the community's demands and the official response.
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