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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 13 2026

Brahmaputra Infrastructure Receives Rs. 897.3 mn Bridge Award

Punjab bridge project includes 1,606 m structure and 4,144 m..

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Oct 13 2026

NICE Toll Collection Reaches Rs. 47.56 bn, Kumaraswamy Alleges

Minister seeks an immediate halt to toll collection on NICE Road

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Oct 13 2026

Shakti Parihar Lays Foundation Stone for Rs. 137.7 mn Road Project

Road project in Khellani aims to improve connectivity in Doda

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Oct 13 2026

SC Directs Punjab to Identify Land for Highway Afforestation

Court seeks proposal after concerns over forest cover and tree..

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Oct 13 2026

Highway Infrastructure Shares Rise After Rs. 244.6 mn NHAI Toll Contract

Highway Infrastructure wins 90-day toll collection and maintenance..

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Oct 13 2026

Vidyavihar Flyover Major Works Complete, Opening Set for October 10

Vidyavihar flyover is set to open after final noise barrier work.

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Oct 13 2026

Gurugram to Upgrade 100 Roads Under 30-Day Challenge

Haryana sets November 7 deadline for comprehensive road improvements

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Oct 13 2026

Manipur Seeks Early Start to Shangshak-Tengnoupal Highway Project

State also seeks Centre’s nod for elevated highway in Imphal

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Oct 13 2026

Two Jammu and Kashmir NABARD Road Projects Abandoned After Rs. 16.6 mn Spent

Audit finds two rural road projects abandoned after partial spending

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Oct 13 2026

FASTag Annual Pass Improves Toll Plaza Efficiency, NHAI Survey Finds

NHAI survey records gains in throughput and digital tolling

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Oct 13 2026

Gadkari Assures Faster NH-66 Work, NH-966 Approval in Three Months

Kerala projects discussed during Satheesan’s meeting with Gadkari

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Oct 13 2026

Centre Approves Rs. 9.94 bn for NH-10 Development in Sikkim

Project will upgrade the Rangpo-Ranipool corridor with tunnels and..

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Oct 13 2026

Raj Path Infrastructure Sets Guinness Record for 28.95 km BC Road

Raj Path Infrastructure lays 28.95 km of BC road in 24 hours

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Oct 13 2026

Gadkari Gives Officials 10 Days to Clear Pondy Road Proposals

Puducherry seeks approval for extended flyover and Yanam road..

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Oct 13 2026

NCC Receives Rs. 12.86 bn Road Contract in Telangana

NCC secures 18-month road construction project from Hyderabad..

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Oct 13 2026

Raichur-Belagavi Highway Work to Be Expedited

MP Naik urges NHAI to speed up key Karnataka highway projects

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Oct 13 2026

Manipur CM Seeks Early Highway Start, Imphal Road Approval

Khemchand seeks central approval and faster highway construction

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Oct 13 2026

BMC Removes 28 Structures for Ghatkopar Road Widening

BMC clears 28 structures during Ghatkopar road-widening drive

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Oct 13 2026

AI Survey Finds 82.1 Per Cent of Bengaluru North Roads in Good Condition

Survey identifies 14,393 potholes across 2,493.5 km of roads

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Oct 13 2026

GST Road Among Stretches Proposed as Mobility Corridors

CUMTA plans DPRs for GST Road and Velachery-Tambaram Road

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Oct 09 2026

Telangana Seeks Centre's Approval for Key Infrastructure Projects

State seeks approvals for highways, corridors, ropeways and ring..

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Oct 09 2026

Gaurs Group Sells 1,088 Flats for Rs. 18 bn on Yamuna Expressway

Project in Sector 22D sold out after launching in early August

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Oct 09 2026

Delhi Traffic Police Identifies Barapullah Flyover Bottleneck

Eight to nine lanes merge into three at the Old Barapullah Flyover

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Oct 09 2026

J&K Government Notifies Common Duct Policy 2026

Policy seeks to end repeated road excavation for utility projects

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Oct 09 2026

Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat

Conclave focuses on safer, greener highways and improved project..

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Oct 09 2026

Gurugram Plans Rs. 7.76 bn Elevated Corridor to Vatika Chowk

4.23 km corridor on SPR to be built in 30 months

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Oct 09 2026

Ghaggar Bridge on Mubarakpur-Dhakoli Road to End Monsoon Woes

Rs. 290 mn bridge project is scheduled for completion within 18..

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Oct 09 2026

Sohna Road Sewer Line Upgrade to Begin by Month-End

NHAI awards tender for repair between Rajiv Chowk and Sheeshpal..

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Oct 09 2026

NHAI’s Amaravati Outer Ring Road Plan Estimated at Rs. 304.91 bn

190-km Amaravati corridor to have four packages and two Krishna..

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Oct 09 2026

Versova-Yari Road Bridge Gets December 2027 Deadline

Mumbai bridge project costs Rs. 480 mn after 25-year delay

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Oct 09 2026

SC Seeks Five-City Pilot to Ensure Footpaths on Every Road

Centre asked to identify authority and cities for footpath..

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Oct 09 2026

Amaravati ORR Cost Estimate Cut to Rs. 304.91 bn

Design changes reduce interchanges and remove a proposed link road

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Oct 09 2026

Patna Flood-Damaged Roads Repairs Intensified as DM Sets Deadline

Officials directed to complete quality repairs across Patna’s..

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Oct 09 2026

Gadkari Calls for Better DPR Planning to Curb Highway Delays

Minister urges early planning to prevent delays and cost escalation

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Oct 09 2026

Pune Nagar Road Traffic Crisis Exposes Project Gaps

Construction diversions have intensified congestion on Pune’s..

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Oct 09 2026

Dharmendra Pradhan Seeks Six-Laning of NH-55 and NH-53 Flyover

MP seeks highway upgrades, underpasses and a flyover in Odisha

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Oct 09 2026

SC Questions NHAI over Tracking of Parked Highway Vehicles

Court seeks electronic surveillance to detect stationary vehicles

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Oct 09 2026

Nagpur PWD Seeks 10-Month Extension for Wardha Road Project

NH division misses deadline for Rs. 250 mn Wardha Road upgrade

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Oct 09 2026

Mumbai Flyover Gets December 2027 Deadline to Cut Andheri Travel Time

BMC targets December 2027 completion for 206-metre creek crossing

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Oct 09 2026

Ullal Road Upgrade Gets Rs. 300 mn for Four-Lane Project

Four-lane corridor and two service lanes planned in Ullal

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Oct 09 2026

CMRS Begins Safety Inspection of Bannerghatta Road Metro

Three-day inspection covers Bengaluru's 7.5-km Pink Line elevated..

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Oct 09 2026

Traffic Diversions Near TTK Road Junction from October 9

Diversions will remain in place for three months during metro work.

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Oct 08 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Build 6,000 km of Cement Roads Under Palle Panduga 3.0

State programme will develop rural roads, drainage and livestock..

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Oct 08 2026

Raj Path Infrastructure Sets Guinness Record for 28.95 Km BC Road

Company lays 28.95 km of Bituminous Concrete road in 24 hours

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Oct 08 2026

Power Cable Shifting Delays Sardar Patel Road Widening

Sardar Patel Road widening project reaches 50 per cent completion

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Oct 08 2026

GMDA Floats Rs. 7.76 bn SPR Elevated Road Tender

First phase of Gurugram’s elevated SPR corridor will span 4.23 km

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Approves Flyover, Underpass Near Cyber City

DLF will fund and execute both projects to ease congestion

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Oct 08 2026

Centre Approves Rs. 5.09 bn Road Upgrade for Birbhum

Project covers NH-14 and NH-114 stretches in West Bengal

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Oct 08 2026

630 m Bypass Project in Chennai Awaits Coastal Body Nod

CRZ clearance delay keeps Chennai bypass work stalled for over a..

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Oct 08 2026

Centre, State Ministers to Discuss Highway Plans at Chintan Shivir

Two-day conclave in Gujarat to focus on highway delivery, safety..

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Oct 08 2026

Nashik Sets Deadline Push for 18 Roads Ahead of 2027 Simhastha Kumbh

Nashik accelerates civic works ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh..

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Oct 08 2026

Cube Highways Trust Raises Rs. 11.5 bn Through AAA-Rated NCDs

Cube Highways Trust will use the proceeds mainly for refinancing.

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Completes DPR for Elevated MG Road Corridor to Andheria Mor

Delhi section plan advances as Gurugram road feasibility study..

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Oct 08 2026

Jaipur to Get Rs. 63.3 mn Footpaths Across Five Roads

JDA approves a 9-km pedestrian infrastructure project in Jaipur

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Oct 08 2026

NIT-Calicut Inspects Kochi Metro Corridor After Road Bumps Reappear

Expert team studies recurring settlement along Sahodaran Ayyappan..

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Oct 08 2026

Nashik Fast-Tracks Road and Bridge Works Ahead of 2027 Kumbh

Civic authorities target road, bridge and sewage works before the..

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Oct 08 2026

NH 10 Upgrade to Add Tunnels and Viaducts in Rs. 7.07 bn Plan

26 km Rangpo-Ranipool project targets landslide-prone stretches

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Oct 08 2026

Barapullah Phase 3 Flyover Exposes Delhi Traffic Failure

Six lanes narrow into three, shifting congestion towards Phase 2

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Oct 08 2026

Military Engineer Services Invites Bids for 1.7 MW Rooftop Solar Maintenance

MES has issued a tender for rooftop solar plant maintenance in..

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Oct 08 2026

Cube Highways Trust Raises Rs. 11.5 bn Through AAA-Rated NCDs

Cube InvIT raises funds for refinancing and project expenditure

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Oct 08 2026

Satoi Range Bodies Seek Tax Exemption for Road Projects

Stakeholders urge NNPGs to protect funds for development works

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Oct 08 2026

Centre Sanctions Rs. 11.75 bn for Six-Lane Teesta Bridge

Six-lane bridge on NH-10 will improve links to Sikkim and Northeast

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Plans Rs. 665.3 mn Upgrade on Jabalpur NH-34 Stretch

NHAI invites bids for a 12.138-km bypassed road upgrade

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Begins Process to Set Up 16-Lane Toll Plaza at Janaula

MLFF plaza will have eight lanes in each direction at Janaula

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Oct 08 2026

Bihar Forest Department Takes Responsibility for Highway Clearance

MoU assigns forest body road execution and statutory approvals

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Launches Barrier-Free Tolling on Tamil Nadu Highway

MLFF system at Paranur enables vehicles to pass without stopping

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Oct 08 2026

Highway Infrastructure Secures Rs. 244.6 mn NHAI LoA

Order covers toll collection and facility upkeep in Tamil Nadu

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Oct 08 2026

Cabinet Approves Rs. 83.98 bn Vizhinjam Outer Ring Road

Environmental clearance granted for the 62.7-km Kerala highway..

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Oct 08 2026

NHAI Advances Rs. 2.88 bn NH-139 Daudnagar Bypass

Final tendering begins for a bypass to ease traffic on NH-139

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Oct 08 2026

Gadkari Announces Rs. 5 tn Road Projects for Bihar

Bihar’s road projects span 6,500 km of national highways

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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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