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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 27 2026

Delhi Identifies 153 Accident Black Spots Across Capital

Grand Trunk Road records the highest number of fatal crashes

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Oct 27 2026

Srinagar Ring Road Phase 3 Alignment May Change to Protect Water Body

Officials are assessing alternative routes for two major Srinagar..

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Oct 27 2026

Allwyn-Miyapur Flyover Project Threatens over 350 Trees

Flyover plan raises concerns over Cyberabad’s urban canopy

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Oct 23 2026

Delhi Minister Orders Rohtak Road Repairs, Flyover Lighting Upgrade

Parvesh Sahib Singh directs departments to address road, drainage..

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Oct 23 2026

NHAI Adds Toll Plaza Feedback Feature to Rajmargyatra App

Rajmargyatra app users can now rate toll plaza services and report..

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Oct 23 2026

Thane Coastal Road Reaches 45 Per Cent Completion

MMRDA erects 10 I-girders in a single day on the project

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Oct 23 2026

Public InvIT Phase 2 Likely in December with Fresh Assets

NHAI and two other PSUs are expected to offer roads and..

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Oct 23 2026

Ajaz Jan Lays Foundation for Two Poonch Roads

PMGSY-IV projects worth Rs. 210.1 mn to improve connectivity

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Oct 23 2026

Pune Sets Month-End Deadline for HCMTR, Inner Ring Road Surveys

Surveys will support faster land acquisition for two major road..

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Oct 23 2026

Delhi-Faridabad Expressway Cuts Peak Drive to 45 Minutes

Final stretch trial cuts a peak-hour Delhi-Sohna journey to 45..

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Oct 23 2026

Faridabad-Jewar Expressway Toll Plaza Work Begins at Mohna

NHAI targets two-month completion; toll date and rates remain..

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Oct 23 2026

Mysuru Opens Sayyajirao Road Subway for Pedestrian Safety

New facility provides a designated crossing route with CCTV and..

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Oct 23 2026

Bahraich Water Infrastructure Supports Rural Economy

Water and road projects are strengthening services and livelihoods..

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Oct 23 2026

NH 66 Kochi Bypass Gets New Crash Barriers

NHAI adds barriers as residents flag access and slope concerns

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Oct 23 2026

Bhoma Land Conversion Row Deepens Goa Highway Dispute

Villagers oppose land conversions as highway widening concerns grow

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Oct 23 2026

Gwalior Plans 28 Roads Worth Rs. 1.08 bn amid Quality Concerns

Road plan faces scrutiny as potholes and dust continue to trouble..

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Oct 23 2026

Nagpur-Bhandara Highway Set for Six-Lane Upgrade at Rs. 25.54 bn

42-km NH-53 stretch in Maharashtra proposed for six-lane upgrade

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Oct 23 2026

GMADA Plans Master Plan Revision to Reduce Road Widths

Proposed changes aim to offset land acquisition costs in Mohali

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Oct 23 2026

Dhar Announces Rs. 3.8 bn Nongstoin–Ranikor Road Project

Meghalaya government sanctions Rs. 3.8 bn for key road projects

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Oct 23 2026

BMC Completes Demolition of 604 Structures for Link Road

Clearance in Amarnagar allows further work on Mumbai road corridor

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Oct 23 2026

Pune Sets October 30 Deadline for HCMTR and Inner Ring Road Surveys

District officials must complete surveys for two major road..

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Oct 23 2026

Thane Coastal Road-1 Reaches 45 Per Cent Completion

Ten I-girders installed in a single day on 14 October

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Oct 23 2026

NHAI Wins Arbitration Case over Rajasthan Highway Claims

Tribunal rejects most claims worth Rs. 3.67 bn in Rajasthan dispute

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Oct 23 2026

Pune Ring Road Cost Rises to Rs. 53.21 bn After State Takeover

Maharashtra shifts an unprioritised stretch from NHAI to MSRDC

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Oct 23 2026

Shimla Residents March Against NHAI Twin-Tunnel Project

Residents allege cracks and safety risks from revised tunnel..

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Oct 23 2026

Highways Ministry Invokes Catastrophic Failure Clause

Two developers face bidding restrictions after major highway..

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Oct 21 2026

Centre Approves Rs. 9.91 bn for Six-Laning of Gujarat Port Highway

57.8-km highway upgrade will connect Gandhidham and Mundra

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Oct 21 2026

Centre Approves Rs. 9.91 bn for Six-Laning of NH 41

57.8 km Kandla-Mundra highway stretch to be widened to six lanes

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Oct 21 2026

NHAI Introduces Independent Checks for Major Bridge Designs

Policy covers critical bridges, viaducts and other NH structures

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Oct 21 2026

Chengalpattu Collector Directs NHAI to Open Pukkathurai Flyover

Pukkathurai Flyover Set to Open on October 16

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Oct 21 2026

Kandla-Mundra Highway to Be Widened to Six Lanes at Rs. 9.91 bn

Gujarat’s 57.80-km port highway stretch will be upgraded within..

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Oct 21 2026

Pune Ring Road Cost Rises by Rs. 105.02 bn as Maharashtra Bills Mount

Maharashtra transfers delayed road package to MSRDC amid rising debt

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Oct 21 2026

NHAI Removes FASTag Restrictions at Delhi Airport Terminal 3

FASTag-linked entry restrictions at Terminal 3 have been withdrawn..

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Oct 21 2026

NHBF Seeks Realistic Bids, Higher O&M Payments as NHAI Boosts Monitoring

Highway builders seek viable contracts as digital oversight expands

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Oct 21 2026

Road Connectivity Between Longleng and Mon Launched

BRO road project links villages across Longleng and Mon districts

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Oct 21 2026

Nagpur Halts Rs. 9 bn Cement Road Projects amid Water Shortage

Civic body defers Phase 5 works to prioritise drinking water..

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Oct 21 2026

NHAI Plants 520,000 Saplings Across Odisha in Four Months

Highway greening drive targets biodiversity, pollinators and..

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Oct 21 2026

NHAI to Introduce Independent Design Checks for Major Bridges

Policy covering critical highway structures will take effect on..

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Oct 21 2026

NHAI Alignment to Save 1,900 Trees on Zirakpur Bypass

Revised route will raise costs by Rs. 650 mn and extend the timeline

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Oct 21 2026

Gujarat Highway Six-Laning Gets Rs. 9.91 bn Centre Approval

57.8 km NH 41 stretch will connect Gandhidham and Mundra

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Oct 21 2026

Centre Approves Rs. 9.91 bn for Six-Laning of Kandla-Mundra Highway

NH 41 stretch in Gujarat to be widened to six lanes

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Oct 19 2026

Delhi Government Launches Rs. 1.7 bn Industrial Infrastructure Projects

Projects to cover 15 km of roads and 34 km of drainage

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Oct 19 2026

India Needs Rs. 15 tn Investment for 91 GW Nuclear Capacity

India must attract private investment to meet its 100 GW nuclear..

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Oct 19 2026

Barapullah Flyover Merger Spurs Redesign Request

Delhi traffic police flags bottleneck at Sundial Park junction

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Oct 19 2026

PNC Infratech Rises 4% as Delhi High Court Stays NHAI Ban

Court stay allows PNC Infratech and its subsidiary to continue..

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Oct 19 2026

Ceigall India Gets Certificate for Rs. 16.6 bn Highway Project

Delhi-Saharanpur highway section in Uttar Pradesh formally completed

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Oct 19 2026

BMC Notices Larsen & Toubro over Debris Use on Mumbai Coastal Road

Civic body seeks explanation over unauthorised filling material

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Oct 19 2026

CAG Flags Irregularities in Rebuild Kerala Roadworks

Audit cites Rs. 674.9 mn in Undue Contractor Benefits

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Oct 19 2026

NHAI Makes Weekly Toll Plaza Inspections Mandatory

Operators face penalties and a 15-day tender ban for unresolved..

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Oct 19 2026

Telangana Secures Centre's Clearances for Highway Projects and Ropeways

State receives approvals for corridors, bridges, ropeways and road..

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Oct 19 2026

Maharashtra Plans Helicopter Ambulances for Highways

Maharashtra Plans Helicopter Ambulances to Speed Highway Care

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Oct 19 2026

PNC Infratech Gains 7% as Delhi HC Stays Bidding Ban

Court order allows PNC Infratech to resume bidding in NHAI tenders

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Oct 19 2026

Ganga Lays Foundation Stone for Suchani-Mandal College Road

Road project worth Rs. 80 mn to improve access to college

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Oct 19 2026

JAC Sets October 30 Deadline for Ratna Infrastructure

Committee directs contractor to mobilise machinery and materials..

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Oct 19 2026

NHAI Invites Bids for Rs. 3.78 bn Ashram-Badarpur Revamp

Eight-kilometre corridor carries 500,000 vehicles during peak hours

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Oct 19 2026

Kerala High Court Directs NHAI to Decide Toll Deferment Request

Project director must decide representation over Nattika toll plaza..

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Oct 19 2026

Longleng and Mon Road Upgradation Project Launched

Nagaland begins phased work on an inter-district connectivity road

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Oct 19 2026

JAC Sets October 30 Deadline for NH-29 Contractor

Committee warns of action if machinery is not mobilised by deadline

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Oct 19 2026

Telangana Gets Centre’s Approval for Major Road Projects

Approval covers elevated corridors, highways, bridges and ropeways

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Oct 19 2026

Himachal High Court Maintains Forest Road Ban, Flags 55 Seraj Breaches

Court bars forest road work in Seraj pending environmental..

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Oct 19 2026

SMC Commissioner Reviews Traffic Management Measures in Srinagar

Officials assess congestion, parking, EV charging and public..

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Oct 19 2026

Maharashtra Plans Air Ambulance for Three Highways with Most Accidents

Service to begin in 2027 across three major highways

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Oct 16 2026

IRCON International Wins Rs. 962.5 mn Tunnel Communication Contract

IRCON International will maintain tunnel communication systems for..

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Oct 16 2026

Brigade Enterprises Targets 21 Per Cent Rise in FY27 Pre-Sales

Brigade Enterprises expects FY27 pre-sales to reach Rs. 90 bn

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Oct 16 2026

Arunachal Approves Rs. 22.05 bn Road Plan for 126 Villages

Road projects under Vibrant Villages Programme to cover border..

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Oct 16 2026

NCC Secures Rs. 12.86 bn Telangana Road Project

NCC receives LoA for an eight-month road construction project

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Oct 16 2026

Government Extends Highway Cost Relief for Bitumen and Diesel to December

The relief covers eligible national highway projects under three..

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Oct 16 2026

Nadda Reviews Rs. 551.03 bn Highway Projects in Himachal

Kishau project receives fresh impetus after national project status

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Oct 16 2026

No Demolition Planned for BC Road-Roop Nagar Flyover

PWD concept plan keeps proposed flyover within existing road..

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Oct 16 2026

Pathania Inaugurates Two Road Projects in Udhampur East

Projects aim to strengthen rural connectivity across the..

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Sets Plantation and Survival Norms for Highway Completion

NHAI links highway completion certification to plantation standards

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Oct 16 2026

Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV Leads Rs. 897.3 mn Bridge Bid

JV holds L-1 position for River Ravi bridge project in Punjab

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Oct 16 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches Adavi Thalli Baata 2.0 Road Project

Project to connect 1,341 tribal habitations through 1,976 km of..

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Opens Kakoria Flyover on Gurugram-Rewari Highway

1.2-km flyover opened for trial traffic after load testing

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Floats Rs. 105.7 mn Tender to Repair 12 NH 32 Bridges

Rehabilitation works will cover damaged bridges in Tamil Nadu

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Mandates 15-20-Minute Documentaries for Highway Projects

Highway projects costing over Rs. 5 bn will be documented from..

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Invests Rs. 197 bn in Wildlife Safeguards over Five Years

NHAI has built or proposed more than 2,150 wildlife crossings..

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Closes Illegal Entry at Telibandha on Ring Road No. 1

Action targets unauthorised access and encroachments in Raipur

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Oct 16 2026

Kbet Nongbri Gets 2-km Internal Road Worth Rs. 26.3 mn

New road inaugurated in Ri-Bhoi district village

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Oct 16 2026

KTR Flags Irregularities in Rs. 32.96 bn Radial Road-2 Tender

BRS leader seeks cancellation of tenders and an independent inquiry

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Oct 16 2026

Mumbai’s Vidyavihar Flyover Set to Open on 10 October

Flyover connecting Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg and LBS Marg is..

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Oct 16 2026

NHAI Moves to Curb Diesel Generator Emissions on Dwarka Expressway

Devices to be installed on 25 generator sets before winter..

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Oct 16 2026

KTR Questions Bidder Disqualifications in Rs. 32.96 bn Road Project

BRS leader seeks cancellation and probe into Radial Road-2 tenders

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Oct 16 2026

Kalihundi Road Project Gets Rs. 30 mn Push After Decade-Long Delay

Road linking Kalihundi and Addahalli bridge to be asphalted

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