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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.

Nov 10 2026

Gadkari Calls for Greater Accountability in Urban Road Development

Minister urges stronger planning, skills and coordination for city..

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Nov 10 2026

Ashoka Buildcon Emerges L1 Bidder for Rs. 8.66 bn Expressway Project

Ashoka Buildcon wins L1 status for Gujarat expressway work

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Nov 10 2026

DC Ramban, SSP Inspect NH-44 Dalwas Stretch for Road Safety

Officials direct NHAI to address accident-prone stretch and..

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Nov 10 2026

Mankotia Inaugurates Rs. 113.5 mn Road Project in Hartaryan

Road project under PMGSY aims to improve connectivity in..

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Nov 10 2026

NHAI Acknowledges Cracks on Vallanadu Bridge, Awaits Repair Approval

Permanent repair proposal for NH-138 bridge awaits competent..

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Nov 10 2026

MC Road Pedestrian Plaza Nears Completion Without Parking Plan

Traders seek decentralised parking as plaza works approach..

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Nov 10 2026

Tamil Nadu’s NH-83 Stretch to Get Four Lanes

36.505-km highway upgrade to improve regional connectivity

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Nov 10 2026

Ballari Road Diversions Begin for Bengaluru Airport Corridor

Traffic restrictions will remain in place for 18 months during..

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Nov 10 2026

Vallanadu Bridge to Be Repaired for Rs. 35.6 mn

NHAI tenders permanent repairs for bridge’s recurring surface..

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Nov 10 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Rs. 11.19 bn for Bengaluru Road Project

Additional funding will accelerate work on the 134-km corridor

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Nov 10 2026

AMC Seeks Proposals for Rs. 50 mn Roadside Greening PPP

Ahmedabad civic body invites private developers for corridor..

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Nov 10 2026

Kochi Bridges Get Rs. 5.27 mn for Pothole Damage Repairs

Resurfacing approved for two bridges on Seaport-Airport Road

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Nov 10 2026

Delhi Construction Ban Puts PWD Projects on Hold

Pollution curbs affect flyover, road and underpass works until..

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Nov 10 2026

Centre to Deploy Experts in States for Better Highway Construction

Ministry to provide states with technical support on road projects

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Nov 10 2026

NHAI Issues Guidelines for Barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling

New standards aim to support barrier-less toll collection on..

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Nov 10 2026

Shishila–Bhairapura Road Proposal Draws Western Ghats Warning

Environmental concerns have been raised over a proposed road in..

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Nov 09 2026

NHAI Revises Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway Estimate to Rs. 730 bn

NHAI has revised the proposed expressway's estimated cost to Rs...

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Nov 09 2026

Rajasthan Clears Rs. 2.25 bn Gulabganj–Mount Abu Road Alignment

22-km route is proposed as an alternative approach to Mount Abu

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Nov 09 2026

Udaipur Road Project Gets Approval to Divert 14.6568 Hectares of Forest

Forest diversion approval is subject to 35 conditions and wildlife..

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Nov 09 2026

NH 29 Contractor Sets May 2027 Deadline for Chakhabama-Kikruma Stretch

Contractor assures panel that delayed Nagaland highway stretch will..

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Nov 09 2026

PAPO Praises BCC for Akhegwo-Avakhung Road Project

PAPO finds progress and quality satisfactory on the road project

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Nov 09 2026

Dilapidated Assam-Arunachal Road Gets National Highway Status

NH-515A connects Akajan in Assam with Bam in Arunachal Pradesh

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Nov 09 2026

NHAI Mandates Eight-Lane Free-Flow Toll Plazas

NHAI Caps Future Toll Plazas at Eight Lanes Under MLFF

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Nov 09 2026

Highway Infrastructure Secures Rs. 1.98 bn CPWD Order for CISF Facilities

Highway Infrastructure wins two-year CISF infrastructure contract..

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Nov 09 2026

Telangana Seeks Rs. 450 bn for Hyderabad Radial Roads

MP seeks highway status and funding for 10 greenfield corridors

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Nov 09 2026

Highway Infrastructure Secures Rs 1.98 bn CPWD Order

Contract covers CISF battalion infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh

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Nov 09 2026

Telangana Infra Projects Get Rs 450 bn Push

MP seeks highway status and Rs. 450 bn for 10 radial roads

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Nov 09 2026

Bengaluru to Digitise TDR System for Road Widening Projects

Online platform will cover applications, certificates, sales and..

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Nov 09 2026

DLF Awards Rs 3.25 bn Contract for Cyber City Flyover

Project includes a flyover and four underpasses to ease congestion

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Nov 09 2026

Bihar River Desilting to Provide 150 mn cu m for Highways

NHAI to use suitable silt in at least 43 Bihar highway projects

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Nov 09 2026

Hinjewadi Road Land Acquisition, TDR Process to be Fast-Tracked

Pune officials directed to begin infrastructure work in December..

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Nov 09 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Begins Rs 135 mn Road Widening Project

Khatima-Sitarganj road expansion is intended to ease congestion.

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Nov 09 2026

Kaladan Project Road Blockade Called Off in Mizoram

Landowners withdraw protest but set November 15 deadline

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Nov 09 2026

Telangana Seeks National Highway Status, Rs 450 bn Road Push

Telangana proposes 10 radial roads linking Hyderabad’s ORR and RRR

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Nov 09 2026

MB Road Drainage Project Gets Rs 3.88 bn Approval

Delhi approves drainage upgrade to tackle waterlogging along 22 km..

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Nov 09 2026

Faridabad Elevated Flyover Tender Begins at Rs 7.54 bn

Tender covers an elevated link between NIT and Greater Faridabad

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Nov 09 2026

RIPPL Sets May 15, 2027 Deadline for Chakhabama–Kikruma Road

Contractor commits to completing delayed NH-29 Package-II works

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Nov 09 2026

Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV Wins Rs 897.3 mn Punjab Bridge Order

JV secures 24-month bridge and approach construction contract

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Nov 09 2026

Pune Metro Line 3 Opens as Focus Shifts to Last-Mile Links

Pune Administration Pushes Road and Transit Links Around Hinjewadi

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Nov 09 2026

Indian Highways and Expressways Lack Proper Signage: Gadkari

Minister calls for clearer road signs, better planning and..

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Nov 09 2026

Mankotia Inaugurates Rs. 113.5 mn PMGSY Road Project

Road will connect Barmeen Road with Lowaran Paddar in Hartyan..

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Nov 09 2026

NHAI Builds Wildlife Overpass on Madurai Ring Road

Overpass aims to help wildlife cross NH 744A safely

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Nov 09 2026

NHAI Offers Discounted Toll Passes to Residents within 20 km

Local residents can access annual FASTag passes at reduced rates

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Nov 09 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Begins Rs. 149.7 mn Road Widening Project

Project aims to ease congestion between Khatima Chowk and Tharu..

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Nov 09 2026

UP Cabinet Approves Four Link Expressways Worth Rs. 175.42 bn

Four expressway links covering 322 km are targeted for completion..

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Nov 01 2026

Mumbai's 650-m Vidyavihar flyover nears completion

Mumbai's 650-m Vidyavihar flyover nears completion

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Nov 06 2026

Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV Wins Rs. 897.3 mn Punjab Bridge Order

Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV receives Punjab bridge contract

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Nov 06 2026

NHAI Improves Safety at Two Bengaluru Airport Highway Junctions

Measures target accident blackspots and pedestrian safety on NH-44

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Nov 06 2026

Bengaluru to Digitise TDR System for Road Widening Projects

Digital platform will track TDR applications, certificates and..

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Nov 06 2026

DLF Awards Rs. 3.25 bn Contract for Cyber City Flyover

Project includes a flyover and four underpasses near Cyber City

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Nov 06 2026

RIPPL Sets May 15, 2027 Deadline for NH-29 Road Completion

RIPPL sets May 15, 2027 deadline for NH-29 road completion

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Nov 06 2026

NHAI to Use Bihar River Silt for Highway Construction

MoU targets 39.3 mn cubic metres of silt for highways and flood..

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Nov 06 2026

JAC Inspects Kohima-Jessami Road, Seeks Project Progress

Committee seeks assurances on delayed Chakhabama-Kikruma highway..

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Nov 06 2026

Hinjewadi-Maan-Marunji Road Acquisition to Be Fast-Tracked

Collector sets one-month deadline for TDR process

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Nov 06 2026

Dhami Performs Bhumi Pujan for Rs. 135 mn Khatima-Sitarganj Works

Dhami launches Rs. 135 mn widening project in Khatima

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Nov 05 2026

Building Roads for a Changing Climate

India’s roads infrastructure is facing a new test as extreme..

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Nov 05 2026

Nitin Gadkari Performs Bhoomipujan of Logistics Park at Sindi

Sindi facility to support exports, lower logistics costs and create..

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Nov 05 2026

Centre Clears Rs. 9.89 bn for 486.33 km Kerala Road Projects

39 Kerala road projects to begin construction in December

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Nov 05 2026

Mizoram Gets Rs. 7.1 bn Push for 509 km Rural Road Projects

Centre approves 45 projects to connect 48 Mizoram habitations

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Nov 05 2026

Versova-Madh Bridge to Cut 1,237 Mangroves, Trim Travel Time

Mumbai bridge aims to cut creek-crossing journeys to five to 10..

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Nov 05 2026

Kaito Aye Reviews Foothill Road Projects in Mon

Nagaland minister inspects Tizit projects, urges timely completion..

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Nov 05 2026

Barrier-less Tolling to Reduce Lanes on New Highways

New MLFF rules standardise toll plaza lanes for 4-, 6- and 8-lane..

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Nov 05 2026

Sajjad Shaheen Lays Foundation Stone of Mangit–Jamando Road

Road project aims to improve connectivity and tourism in..

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Nov 05 2026

Jangpetkong Road Project Begins After Decades of Neglect

Phase I covers a 20-km stretch from Changki X Junction to Dibuia

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Nov 05 2026

PAPO, BCC Officials Inspect Akhegwo-Avakhung Road Works

Inspection finds Package-III road works satisfactory and on schedule

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Nov 05 2026

Kaito Inspects Tizit Road Projects

Minister reviews progress and quality of road works in Mon district

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Nov 05 2026

Jangpetkong Road Project Begins in Nagaland

Phase 1 covers a 20-km stretch from Changki to Dibuia and Luyong

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Nov 05 2026

Dilip Buildcon Wins Rs. 6.88 bn Solapur Corridor Project

NHAI awards 4-lane elevated corridor contract to Dilip Buildcon

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Nov 05 2026

Kerala Gets Rs. 9.89 bn for 39 Road Projects Under CRIF

Funding will support 486.33 km of road development across Kerala.

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Nov 05 2026

NHAI Seeks DPR for Remaining UER-I Stretches and Gurugram Link

Consultancy bids invited for a proposed 50 km road project

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Nov 05 2026

PR Officials Drop 11 Road Proposals in Asifabad Forest Areas

Forest clearance hurdles prompt withdrawal of 11 road proposals

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Nov 05 2026

Gujarat to Use Fibre-Based Technology in Road Construction

State plans 20 climate-resilient roads under a Rs. 11.47 bn..

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Nov 05 2026

Balewadi MHADA Housing Project Faces Access Dispute

Beneficiaries seek road access and inquiries after flats are..

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Nov 02 2026

NHAI Assures High Court of Three-Month Highway Repairs

NHAI promises repairs to damaged highways within three months

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Nov 02 2026

Afcons Wins Rs. 34.69 bn Jewar Expressway, Lucknow Metro Contracts

Afcons secures two Uttar Pradesh EPC projects worth Rs. 34.69 bn

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Nov 02 2026

Government Plans Ratings for National Highway Corridors

Framework to assess efficiency, safety, road quality and user..

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Nov 02 2026

Dilip Buildcon Wins Rs. 6.88 bn NHAI Order; Shares Fall 3%

Shares fall after company secures Rs. 6.88 bn highway project

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Nov 02 2026

Dhami Reviews Rs. 1.56 bn Rudraprayag Bridge-Tunnel Project

Trial traffic begins on route linking Kedarnath and Badrinath..

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Nov 02 2026

HC Seeks NHAI Reply on Rs. 6 bn Land Acquisition

Court questions shift from surface highway to tunnel in Shimla

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Nov 02 2026

NHAI to Repair Hero Honda Chowk Stretch, GMDA to Shift Utilities

NHAI will repair the road while GMDA handles utility shifting.

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Nov 02 2026

PWD and SJVN Sign MoU for Road Widening, 152 m Bridge

Infrastructure works under Sunni Dam rehabilitation plan valued at..

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Nov 02 2026

New National Highway Between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Notified

NH-515A notification highlights need to repair a key border route

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Nov 02 2026

NHAI Removes 55 Unauthorised Structures Along Two National Highways

Drive targets encroachments on NH-44 and NH-444A in Ambala

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Nov 02 2026

Ahmedabad–Mehsana Road to Become Eight-Lane Highway

Gujarat plans Rs. 26 bn upgrade of the State Highway-41 corridor

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