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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 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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Nov 02 2026

Himachal Speaker Seeks National Highway Status for Dharamshala-Pangi Corridor

Pathania seeks central approval for strategic road link and tunnel

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Nov 02 2026

Mangaluru Smart Road Plan Links Ladyhill to Kottara

MUDA plans Rs. 30 mn corridor upgrade with footpaths and..

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Nov 02 2026

NHAI Deploys Emergency Teams to Restore Andhra Highways

Emergency crews clear cyclone-hit roads and tackle waterlogging

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Nov 02 2026

Rajasthan Reports Major Expansion in Road Connectivity

State develops 51,790 km of roads with Rs. 375.27 bn investment

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Nov 02 2026

Highway Infrastructure Secures Rs. 4.32 bn NHAI Contracts

Company approves Rs. 490 mn warrants and 51 per cent stake..

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Nov 02 2026

Dilip Buildcon Wins Rs. 6.88 bn Solapur Elevated Corridor Project

NHAI awards Dilip Buildcon a 9.66 km Solapur corridor contract

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Nov 02 2026

Ambala-Mohali Expressway Stretch to Open on December 15

30-km corridor aims to reduce travel times between Ambala and Mohali

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Nov 02 2026

Tamil Nadu Plans Six-Lane Link Between ECR and OMR

Tender issued for DPR of Sholinganallur-Kovalam road

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Nov 02 2026

MCG Flags Defects in Rs. 30 mn South City 1 Road Project

Civic body directs contractor to repair five defects within three..

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Nov 02 2026

Gadkari Warns of Penalties as AI Highway Monitoring Expands

NSVs will identify potholes and help enforce highway quality..

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Nov 02 2026

Bihar Plans Signature Roads Across All Cities

State targets better connectivity as urbanisation gathers pace

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Nov 02 2026

Ranchi Residents Mobilise Against Proposed 10-Lane HEC Road

Hamari Ranchi campaign highlights trees and public-space concerns

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Nov 02 2026

Kerala Tunnel Road Work Held Back by Safety Review

Construction will resume only after an expert panel assesses safety..

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Nov 02 2026

Nashik Clears Rs. 410 mn Ramwadi Bridge Ahead of Kumbh Mela

New bridge across the Godavari is scheduled for completion by March..

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Nov 02 2026

Pune Builder Faces Rs. 54.86 mn Road Excavation Penalty

Civic body seeks recovery and inspection of other projects

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Nov 02 2026

Ranchi HEC Grounds Become Front Against 10-Lane Road

Residents use art, meetings and legal action to oppose proposed..

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Nov 02 2026

ECR-OMR Link Road DPR Tender Issued in Chennai

Six-lane corridor to connect Sholinganallur with Kovalam

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Nov 02 2026

Himachal PWD Signs Rs. 728.2 mn MoU for Sunni Dam Works

Road widening and a 152-metre bridge planned under rehabilitation..

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Oct 30 2026

Himachal Speaker Seeks National Highway Status for Pangi Road

Pathania seeks approval for a strategic Dharamshala-Pangi corridor

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Oct 30 2026

Trial Begins on Tunnel Linking Kedarnath and Badrinath Highways

Trial traffic starts on 1.18-km bridge-tunnel route in Rudraprayag

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Oct 30 2026

Lanxess and Hindustan Colas Sign MoU for Road Technologies

Companies to evaluate bitumen and asphalt modification solutions

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Oct 30 2026

Himachal Highway Linking Nine Districts Closed After Road Subsides

Shimla-Dharamshala highway shut near Bilaspur for repairs

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Oct 30 2026

IRB InvIT declares Q2 distribution of Rs 1.625 per unit

Trust adds two highway assets worth Rs 46.05 billion to portfolio

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Oct 29 2026

Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 Hours from Next Month

New expressway is expected to cut travel time from Delhi

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Oct 29 2026

NHAI Shifts Highway Monetisation Towards InvITs in FY27

NHAI has earmarked 1,360 km of highways for InvIT monetisation.

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Oct 29 2026

SRM Contractors Secures Rs. 1.38 bn MORTH Contract in Uttarakhand

Contract covers landslide treatment at four locations over 18 months

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Oct 29 2026

RTR Flyover in Delhi to Reopen for Light Vehicles

RTR flyover to reopen after crack repairs; heavy vehicles remain..

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Oct 29 2026

Bengaluru Re-Tenders Six Flyover Projects at Rs. 16.4 bn

B-Smile has invited fresh bids after procurement concerns stalled..

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Oct 29 2026

Kedarnath-Badrinath Link Opens 900-Metre Tunnel for Trial Runs

New route is expected to ease traffic in Rudraprayag during..

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Oct 29 2026

Anant National University Students to Design NHAI Pedestrian Bridge

Students will develop proposals for a pedestrian bridge in Ahmedabad

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Oct 29 2026

Hennur–Bagalur Road Work Gets December Deadline After Delay

Bengaluru road project receives a December completion deadline

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Oct 28 2026

Vastrapur Road Project Put on Hold After Public Opposition

AMC pauses Rs. 423.2 mn proposal amid concerns over road use

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Oct 28 2026

Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs. 3.4 bn NHAI Contract in Tamil Nadu

Highway Infrastructure will operate Palayam fee plaza for one year.

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Oct 28 2026

GMLR Tunnel Excavation Reaches 183 Metres

BMC chief Ashwini Bhide reviews work beneath Sanjay Gandhi National..

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Oct 28 2026

Thane Coastal Road Reaches 45 Per Cent Completion

MMRDA erects 10 girders in a single day on the corridor

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Oct 28 2026

Odisha’s Sambalpur Outer Ring Road Gets March 2029 Deadline

35-km four-lane project begins after delays in land acquisition

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Restricts Soil Excavation Near Highway Interchanges

Restriction aims to preserve land for landscaping, drainage and..

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Installs Noise Barriers on Aroor-Thuravoor Highway

More than 50 per cent of the barriers have been installed

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Oct 28 2026

Andhra Pradesh Plans Rs. 1.93 tn Road Network Expansion

State targets highway restoration and major National Highway..

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Oct 28 2026

MLA Shaheen Lays Foundation for Rs. 19.6 mn Road in Ramban

Lamber GujjarNar road to connect village with NH-44

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Oct 28 2026

Rather Inaugurates Rs. 90 mn Projects in Budgam

Bridge and road projects in Dreygam and Palpora aim to improve..

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Launches Toll Plaza Feedback Feature on Rajmargyatra App

New feature lets highway users rate toll plaza services and report..

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Oct 28 2026

TN Invites Tenders for Lighthouse-Thiru Vi Ka Bridge Elevated Road

DPR tender floated for proposed 4-km elevated road in Chennai

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Oct 28 2026

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Gujarat Stretch Faces Fourth Tender Setback

NHAI has invited fresh bids for a delayed 35.4-km Gujarat package.

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Oct 28 2026

Fadnavis Inaugurates Three Bridges to Cut Mumbai Travel Time

New projects aim to improve east-west and north-south connectivity

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Oct 28 2026

PMC Sets Deadlines for Pune Road Works Ahead of 2027 Tour

Tata Projects must complete median and road works by December 31

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Oct 28 2026

Ludhiana’s Rs. 1.62 bn Road Project Put on Hold

State approval delay stalls Ludhiana’s World-Class Roads project

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Oct 28 2026

Mizoram to Float Tenders for 45 PMGSY-IV Roads in November

Mizoram’s PWD will invite tenders for 45 rural roads under..

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Deploys 60 Water Sprinklers to Curb Delhi-NCR Dust

Highway agency adds anti-smog guns and sweeping machines across the..

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Oct 28 2026

Maharashtra CM Opens Three Flyovers in Mumbai

New flyovers aim to ease congestion and improve connectivity

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Intensifies Dust-Control Measures across Delhi-NCR

NHAI deploys equipment and workers to curb dust on Delhi-NCR..

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Oct 28 2026

NHAI Steps Up Anti-Pollution Measures Across Delhi-NCR

Highway authority deploys equipment and accelerates decongestion..

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Oct 28 2026

Sajjad Shaheen Launches Rs. 19.6 mn Lamber Road Project

Road project will connect Lamber GujjarNar with National Highway 44

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Oct 28 2026

Tenders Floated for Elevated Corridor in Chennai

Consultants sought for a four-km route from Lighthouse to Thiru...

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Oct 28 2026

Jammu Reviews Progress of Highway Projects Across Division

Officials assess land acquisition and revenue issues delaying..

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Oct 28 2026

GHMC to Expand Shamshabad, Rajendranagar Roads to Ease Traffic

Land acquisition begins for two 100-foot roads in Hyderabad suburbs

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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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