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Independent analysis of India's highway policy, contracts, technology and the people moving the sector forward. Written by the RAHSTA editorial team and industry guest contributors.

Oct 06 2026

Tai Tagak Reviews Road Blockages and Projects in Kra Daadi

MP Tai Tagak reviews road disruptions and delayed infrastructure..

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Oct 06 2026

Sikar Flyover Planned to Link Kalyan Circle with Fatehpur Road

Project proposal follows review of traffic arrangements and service..

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Oct 06 2026

Highway Infrastructure Secures Rs. 2.45 bn Toll Contracts in UP, Tamil Nadu

New orders cover tolling operations in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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Oct 06 2026

NHAI Orders Quality Checks on Projects with Abnormally Low Bids

Inspections will target 17 highway projects with bids over 15 per..

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Oct 06 2026

NHAI Floats Tender for Contactless Tolling at Kukdola Plaza

Kukdola plaza will replace Kherki Daula on the Delhi-Jaipur highway

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Oct 06 2026

NHAI Begins Toll Plaza Process on Gurugram-Pataudi-Rewari Highway

NHAI begins work on a 16-lane toll plaza at Janaula

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Oct 06 2026

NHAI Orders Quality Inspections for 17 Highway Projects

Special inspections will target projects with bids more than 15%..

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Oct 06 2026

Katraj Flyover to Connect Pune with National Highways by December

Flyover completion is planned by December, with road widening due..

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Oct 06 2026

Bengaluru Elevated Corridors over 10 Km to Be Tolled

Two corridors covering 46.5 km will be built under a toll-based..

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Oct 06 2026

Patna Ring Road Corridor Targeted for 2028 Completion

Rs. 11.83 bn six-lane project aims to ease traffic pressure

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Oct 06 2026

Kolkata Lists Roads for Repairs Ahead of Durga Puja

Civic body targets key roads for repairs by October 8

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Oct 06 2026

630-km Highway Corridor to Boost Siliguri’s Strategic Importance

New corridor to strengthen Siliguri’s role as a regional hub

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Oct 05 2026

Assam to Get India's First Underwater Road-cum-Rail Tunnel

Gohpur-Numaligarh tunnel project receives approval at Rs. 220 bn

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Oct 05 2026

Srinagar Upgrades 118.06 km of Roads, Widening Projects Face Delays

Road projects face delays over land acquisition and compensation..

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Oct 05 2026

NHAI Plans Measures to Curb Stray Cattle on Highways

Special tags, penalties and shelters planned to prevent..

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Oct 05 2026

15-Year Land Hurdle Cleared for Baner-Pashan Link Road

PMC completes land acquisition and begins possession process for..

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Oct 05 2026

Karnataka Reserves Future Road Corridors Around Bengaluru

New plans identify 30-metre, 45-metre and 90-metre road corridors

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Oct 05 2026

Pune Link Road Work to Resume After 12 Years

Land acquisition begins for a pending 200-metre road stretch

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Oct 05 2026

Tilak Nagar Road Dispute Puts Construction Quality in Focus

Kejriwal seeks probe into road quality and alleged corruption

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Oct 05 2026

Gadkari Announces Rs. 615 bn Highway Corridor for Northeast

630-km corridor to connect Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong

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Oct 05 2026

Kikrüma Students’ Union Backs CSU on NH 29 Project

KSU reiterates support for CSU over Kohima–Jessami road project

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Oct 05 2026

Barapullah Phase III Corridor Opens, Linking East and South Delhi

Rs. 19.41 bn road projects inaugurated in Delhi

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Oct 05 2026

Delhi Govt to Expand Mechanised Cleaning to Smaller Roads

Plan covers 609 km of roads and 854 roads across 250 wards

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Oct 05 2026

New Road Grid Planned for Bengaluru's Expanding Periphery

Road network to link growth areas and support planned urban..

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Oct 05 2026

Arunachal Completes 62 Road Projects, Sets Rs. 23.34 bn for Phase II

State plans wider road connectivity push under CMCSRDP Phase II

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Oct 05 2026

Mysuru to Reopen Three Arterial Roads Before Dasara

Three key roads in Mysuru are set to reopen by October 5 for Dasara..

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Oct 05 2026

Delhi Road Projects Worth Rs. 19.41 bn Inaugurated

Barapullah Phase 3 corridor links East and South Delhi

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Oct 05 2026

Amit Shah Opens Rs. 19.41 bn Delhi Road Projects

Barapullah Phase 3 corridor among four projects launched in Delhi

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Oct 05 2026

Thakurli Flyover Clears Hurdle as 82 Residents Relocate

Relocation begins for residents affected by the proposed elevated..

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Oct 05 2026

Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid to Remove Portion for Simhastha Road Project

Mosque committee says work will proceed voluntarily after agreement..

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Oct 01 2026

Arvind SmartSpaces Adds New High-Rise Residential Project in Bengaluru

Sarjapur Road project carries Rs. 4.7 bn top-line potential

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Oct 01 2026

Jawdora Road Project Awaits Forest Clearance

Government coordinates clearances for 18.824-km PMGSY road

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Oct 01 2026

GMDA Plans Iffco Chowk Revamp, Examines Sikanderpur Flyover

Traffic studies will assess options to ease congestion and improve..

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Oct 01 2026

Actis Consolidates India Road Assets into Rs. 100 bn Trust

Actis raises Rs. 11.8 bn as its stake falls to 71 per cent

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Oct 01 2026

Shivakumar Seeks Defence Nod, Lower Fee for Bengaluru Tunnel

Karnataka seeks land clearance and lower fee for Bengaluru tunnel

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Oct 01 2026

Chennai Corporation Plans Rs. 1.5 bn Road Upgrade

DPRs cover 160 km of roads across all 15 Chennai zones

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Oct 01 2026

Jaipur Elevated Road Gets Rs. 2.51 bn Approval

JDA clears Rs. 5.75 bn package covering roads and drainage

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Oct 01 2026

Tilak Nagar Road Row Puts Delhi PWD Accountability Under Spotlight

Kejriwal seeks action over road quality and alleged misconduct

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Sep 30 2026

Somanna Highlights Andhra Railway Expansion as Rs. 1.08 bn ROB Begins

Four-lane bridge to replace level crossing between Guntur and Nambur

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Sep 30 2026

Mankotia Launches PMGSY Road Project in Chenani

Rs. 50.02 mn road project to improve rural connectivity

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Sep 30 2026

Srinagar Ring Road Phase-I Targeted for December 2026 Completion

Galandar-Narbal stretch is targeted to become motorable by..

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Sep 30 2026

New Road to Link Bharat Future City and Ease Industrial Traffic

Telangana is upgrading an 8-km route to support industrial traffic

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Sep 30 2026

Srinagar Ring Road Phase-I Eyes End-December Opening

Officials review progress on 46-km stretch from Galandar to Narbal

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Sep 30 2026

Rs. 12.1 bn Liabilities Put J&K CRIF Road Projects on Hold

Outstanding commitments exceed J&K’s annual CRIF fund accrual

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Sep 30 2026

State Road Capex to Outpace Central Capex in FY27

Road construction pace seen slowing to 21 km per day in FY27

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Sep 30 2026

Works Secretary Sets Deadlines for Brahmapur Road, Flyover Projects

Brahmapur Ring Road is targeted for March 2027 completion

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Sep 30 2026

New Road to Link Bharat Future City, Ease Industrial Traffic

Telangana is developing an 8 km road from Takkellapalli to Bharat..

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Sep 30 2026

Amit Shah Likely to Inaugurate Delhi’s Barapullah Phase 3 Projects

Four Delhi road projects set for 29 September event

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Sep 30 2026

Goregaon-Mulund Link Road Flyover Nears 15 October Opening

GMLR flyover to undergo load test before planned 15 October opening

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Sep 30 2026

NHAI Sets December Deadline for Phase-I of Kashmir Ring Road

Phase-I covers the 46 km Galandar-Narbal stretch in Kashmir

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Sep 30 2026

NHAI to Open 34 Km Ghazipur-Ballia Highway Stretch for Trial Run

Trial access will cover the completed stretch up to chainage 34

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Sep 30 2026

DMRC Floats Tender for Central Vista Metro’s Underground Stretch

Tender covers 4.94 km of tunnels and four underground stations

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Sep 29 2026

INDIA’S INFRA STORY IS SHIFTING TRACKS

Road construction by MoRTH is expected to remain at around 9,700 km..

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Sep 28 2026

When the Lowest Bid Comes at a Cost

India's infrastructure ambitions are growing in scale and..

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Sep 28 2026

Andhra CM Launches Rs. 113.6 bn Projects Across State

Projects cover roads, lighting, parks and medians across 26..

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Sep 28 2026

India’s Infra Push Cuts Travel Time Across Key Routes

Expressways, bridges, tunnels and trains improve national..

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Sep 28 2026

Dimapur Groups Seek Immediate Start to Long-Pending Bypass Road

Three Dimapur organisations urge work to begin before funds lapse

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Sep 28 2026

HG Infra Receives Completion Certificate for Delhi Road Project

The 15-km, six-lane UER-II project is valued at Rs. 13.93 bn.

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Sep 28 2026

Second Saraighat Bridge Piling Work to Begin in October

New bridge will add rail and road capacity across the Brahmaputra

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Sep 28 2026

Noida to Repair and Resurface All Damaged Roads by Oct 20

Noida Authority sets deadline to fix monsoon-damaged roads

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Sep 28 2026

223 Roads, 55 Bridges Damaged in Surankote Floods

Flood damage included 223 roads and 55 bridges in Surankote

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Sep 28 2026

Aroor-Thuravoor Elevated Highway Enters Final Stretch

Rs. 22 bn NH 66 corridor is more than 95 per cent complete

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Sep 28 2026

Madras HC Seeks Details on Action over Substandard Roads

Court asks highways department to explain quality checks and..

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Sep 28 2026

Perungalathur Road over Bridge's Final Arm to Open

New arm aims to ease traffic between Tambaram and Vandalur

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Sep 28 2026

Deep Depression Damages 613 km of Roads in Andhra Pradesh

Srikakulam accounts for 356 km of rain-damaged roads

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Sep 28 2026

Chennai Corporation Prepares Rs. 1.5 bn Road Upgrade Plans

DPRs cover 160 km of roads across all 15 Chennai zones

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Sep 28 2026

Indian Railways Approves Rs. 1.67 bn Alkapuri Road over Bridge

Four-lane bridge to improve connectivity and ease congestion in..

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Sep 28 2026

E Sreedharan Proposes Urban Ropeway in Kochi

Proposal suggests ropeway from Fort Kochi to Maharaja’s College

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Sep 26 2026

Govt Eases Exit Rules for Hybrid Annuity Highway Projects

Revised MCA permits substitution and sets compensation for..

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Sep 26 2026

Government Asks NHAI to Recover Rs. 123 mn Compensation

NHAI told to recover environmental dues from pending bills

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Sep 26 2026

Haryana Plans 107-Acre Land Acquisition for Gurugram Roads

First phase covers sectors 81 to 86 and Sector 104

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Sep 26 2026

16 Bengal Roads Set for National Highway Upgrade

Border corridors and key industrial routes are among those proposed

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Sep 26 2026

NHAI’s New Rules Set Lane Standards for High-Speed Corridors

New guidelines prescribe lane capacity, access, signage and tolling..

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Sep 26 2026

Rs. 87 mn Bridge Near Karwar Lies Unused After Planning Lapses

CAG Audit Flags Poor Sequencing and Inflated Project Costs

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Sep 26 2026

NHAI, SSNNL Sign MoU to Simplify Gujarat Project Approvals

Agreement sets time-bound process for highway, canal crossings

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Sep 26 2026

Six Jammu and Kashmir Tunnels Expected to Be Completed Next Year

NHAI says six tunnels are expected to be completed in 2027

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Sep 26 2026

Nashik Road Diversions Raise ST Bus Fares by Rs. 10–15

Route changes following roadworks push up fares for Nashik commuters

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Sep 26 2026

NHAI Bars Theme Engineering from New Highway Bids

Consultancy agency barred for two years after expressway damage

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Sep 26 2026

CPI(M) Seeks Halt to Shimla Twin-Tunnel Work

Party seeks safety audit and compensation over alleged building..

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Sep 26 2026

Second Saraighat Bridge to Boost Multimodal Connectivity in Northeast

New bridge and rail doubling project will expand capacity across..

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Sep 26 2026

Vadaj Overbridge and Makarba Bridge Open in Ahmedabad

Projects worth Rs. 5.84 bn inaugurated as bridges open to traffic

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Sep 26 2026

NHAI Debars Theme Engineering from Highway Projects

Consultancy barred for two years after Kanpur-Lucknow road damage

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Sep 26 2026

Arunachal’s Roing-Hunli Alignment Review Targets December 2026 Works

NHIDCL reviews progress on 74.863-km road project in Dibang Valley

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Sep 26 2026

Second Saraighat Bridge to Boost Rail and Road Connectivity

New double-decker bridge to expand transport capacity across the..

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