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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.
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.
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.
Chitradurga Highways: 300 Deaths, Night Driving Risk
NH-48 & NH-369 in Chitradurga are accident hotspots, with 300 fatalities in 5 years. Driver fatigue and lack of emergency services escalate the crisis. Read more.
Bengaluru's Alarming Pedestrian Death Toll: 28% of Fatalities
Bengaluru's pedestrian safety crisis deepens as police data shows nearly 28% of road deaths involve walkers. Despite enforcement, 2025 risks higher toll. Read about causes and solutions.
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.
Punjab Road Fatalities: Gaps in Emergency Response Revealed
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but critical gaps in ambulance response and trauma care hinder golden hour treatment. The state plans a ₹25 crore upgrade.
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.
Madhya Pradesh: 41 daily road deaths, 2nd in helmet rule violations
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals shocking road safety data for Madhya Pradesh. State records 41 daily fatalities, ranks high in deaths due to overspeeding and not wearing helmets. Read the full report.
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.
Maharashtra Road Deaths Fall: Key Statistics Revealed
Maharashtra sees a reduction in road fatalities in 2025, with a significant 26% drop on the Pune Expressway. Officials credit enforcement measures. Read the full district-wise data and safety goals.
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.
Ludhiana: Teen driver crash kills girl, dog; 5 injured
A 16-year-old girl and a pet dog killed in a horrific crash on Ludhiana-Ferozepur Road. Teen driver speeding after a birthday party. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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