Mannakkal NH-66 Overpass to Open This Month
The Mannakkal overpass on NH-66 is in final stages, set to open this month. It will ease congestion between Mukkola and Kaorde, improving travel along Kerala's coast. Read more.
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Akasa Air Passengers Stranded in Pune for Over 6 Hours
Over 200 Akasa Air passengers in Pune faced severe delays on flights to Goa and Ahmedabad, with waits exceeding 6 hours and no clear communication from the airline. Read about their ordeal.
NHAI's Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway Bags 2 Guinness Records
NHAI enters Guinness Book for constructing 75 km in 105 hours & laying 2,500 km of bituminous concrete in a day on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway. Read about this engineering marvel.
Gadkari Announces New Safety Rules for Sleeper Buses
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces strict new safety regulations for sleeper coach buses following a rise in fire accidents. The rules mandate fire detection systems and structural changes.
Kerala Highways: Pillar Overpasses Approved by Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights construction of elevated overpasses on pillars in Kerala, addressing public safety concerns over RE walls. Details on the Thiruvananthapuram ring road approval inside.
Trichy removes 200+ encroachments on busy road
Trichy authorities cleared over 200 temporary encroachments from Thanjavur Main Road to ease traffic. The drive followed district collector's orders and Road Safety Council concerns. Read more.
New Panel to Resolve Small Highway Disputes Under ₹5 Crore
MoRTH establishes a pre-conciliation committee to fast-track resolution of small-value disputes choking highway development, aiming to reduce legal costs and project delays. Read how this move impacts India's infrastructure.
NHAI's Andhra Expressway Achieves Two Guinness World Records
India's NHAI enters Guinness World Records for longest and widest bituminous concrete layer on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh. A landmark for infrastructure development.
Amritsar NH Project Stalled, AAP Leader Blamed
Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla accuses a local AAP leader of obstructing a crucial National Highway project. The delay impacts commuters and development. Read the full story.
NHAI asks TRAI to improve mobile networks on national highways
NHAI requests TRAI to enhance mobile connectivity and implement SMS alerts at accident-prone spots on national highways. A crucial step for road safety in India.
NHAI Seeks Urgent Fix for Mobile Black Spots on Highways
NHAI identifies 424 mobile network black spots on India's highways, impacting safety. It urges DoT and TRAI to direct telcos for coverage and accident alerts. Read more.
NHAI Urges DOT, TRAI to Fix Highway Mobile Gaps
NHAI flags mobile connectivity blackspots on national highways, urging DOT and TRAI for urgent action to improve safety and network quality for commuters. Read more.
NHAI Seeks DoT, TRAI Help for Highway Mobile Connectivity
NHAI takes action to improve poor mobile connectivity on India's national highways. The authority has reached out to DoT and TRAI for a joint solution to enhance coverage and safety for millions of commuters.
Gadkari: Centre-State Coordination Boosts MP Road Projects
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights improved coordination for faster road project implementation in Madhya Pradesh, detailing key national highway progress and future plans. Read more.
Highway construction set to fall to lowest since FY18
India's national highway construction is projected to drop 10-15% in FY26 to 9,000-9,500 km, marking the lowest pace since FY18, reveals an Ind-Ra report. Explore the challenges facing the sector.
Mumbai Congestion Delays IndiGo Flight to Nagpur
Heavy air traffic at Mumbai airport caused a significant delay for an IndiGo flight to Nagpur. Passengers faced a two-hour wait. Read more about the air traffic congestion issues.
Trichy's Northern Semi-Ring Road Project Delayed
Trichy's crucial 35-km northern semi-ring road faces delays as land plan schedules remain incomplete in three taluks, prolonging city traffic woes. Read more.
Hubballi families wait months for promised homes
36 families displaced for road work in Hubballi face indefinite wait for compensatory housing, contrasting with swift Bengaluru rehab. Officials cite power connection issues.
Dhami-Gadkari Meet: Major Road Projects for Uttarakhand Reviewed
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to fast-track Uttarakhand's highway projects. Key plans include decongesting pilgrim routes & completing the Silkyara tunnel by 2027. Details inside.
Pattabiram ROB Incomplete, Causes Major Chennai Traffic Chaos
Over a lakh commuters face severe daily congestion on Chennai's Pattabiram ROB as only one arm is open after two years. Despite ₹78.35 crore spent, the incomplete bridge causes snarls and accidents. Details inside.
Land Acquired for Ponda Highway Flyover, Work Order Awaited
MoRTH has formally acquired land for the Priol-Kundaim highway expansion in Ponda. A Rs 273 crore tender is awarded, but work awaits the central work order. Details inside.
India's First Rooftop Vertical Wind Turbine Piloted in Mangaluru
Udupi Tollway installs India's first 10 kW vertical axis wind turbine on a toll plaza rooftop. This pilot project aims to power highways sustainably and reduce carbon emissions. Read more about this green energy initiative.
Centre approves overbridge and tunnel for Ranchi traffic
Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth announces MoRTH approval for two key projects on NH-33 to solve chronic traffic jams and improve safety. Read details.
Dehradun Pollution Rises Amid Highway Tree Felling
Dehradun's air quality deteriorates as AQI reaches 316. Citizens protest massive tree cutting for the new Asharodi-Jhajra bypass highway, fearing ecological disaster. Join the call for action.
Road Construction Falls 12% in FY25, Toll Sector Stable
India's road construction pace declined 12% year-on-year in Q1 FY25, reveals ICRA. However, the toll collection sector demonstrates robust stability with 6-8% growth. Get the full analysis.
Delhi-Patna trains delayed up to 12 hours due to dense fog
Dense fog and poor visibility severely disrupted train operations on the Delhi-Patna route, causing massive delays and passenger hardship. Key trains like Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti were delayed by over 10 hours. Read more for details.
5 Snake-Free National Parks for Safe Exploration
Discover five breathtaking national parks in the US where you can hike and explore without the fear of encountering venomous snakes. Perfect for families and anxious travellers.
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.
Toll Halved on Expanding Highways, User Fees Cut
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.
Udupi MP Urges NHAI to Repair Damaged Water Pipelines
Udupi MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary demands NHAI repair drinking water pipelines damaged during highway widening in Kundapur. The work has disrupted supply across multiple gram panchayats.
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