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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.

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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Sep 26 2026

RITES, NHIDCL Partner on North-East Highway Projects

RITES to provide consultancy and technical support for highway..

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Sep 26 2026

Sikkim Minister Inspects Ongoing Road Works in Gyalshing

Dahal reviews construction progress and directs officials to..

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Sep 26 2026

Rather Inaugurates Rs. 17.2 mn Road, PHC Projects in Budgam

Nowgam-Kanidajan road and Watkaloo health centre inaugurated

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Sep 26 2026

UP’s New 150-km Highway to Cut Moradabad-Aligarh Travel Time

Four-lane access-controlled route to improve connectivity in..

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Sep 26 2026

DMRC and PWD Projects Approved at 70th UTTIPEC Meeting

Six metro integration plans and two Delhi road projects receive..

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Sep 26 2026

UTTIPEC Approves Integration Plans for Six Delhi Metro Stations

Plans cover station access, pedestrian safety and major road..

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Sep 24 2026

Burari Roads and Drainage to Get Rs. 1.25 bn Upgrade

Delhi Plans Rs. 1.25 bn Burari Road and Drainage Upgrade

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Sep 24 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Clears Rs. 4 bn Road Plan for Mangaluru

Cabinet approves infrastructure, tourism and fisheries projects..

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Sep 24 2026

PNC Infratech Faces 3-Year NHAI Bid Ban over Expressway Damage

NHAI extends Awadh Expressway debarment to its parent company

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Sep 24 2026

Farmers Seek Restoration of Waterbodies Along Kanniyakumari Road Project

Farmers allege roadworks disrupted irrigation channels and tanks in..

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Sep 24 2026

RTI Reveals Rs. 169.09 bn Cost Escalation on Mumbai-Goa Highway

NH 66 widening costs rise 48 per cent as stretches remain incomplete

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Sep 24 2026

Shimla Administration Orders NHAI to Halt Tunnel Work

Cracks in at least seven buildings prompt inspection and monitoring

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Sep 24 2026

Delhi Approves Rs. 3.01 bn E-Bus Charging Network for Seven Depots

Project will support Delhi’s target of 14,000 electric buses by..

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Sep 24 2026

Delhi Extends Paper Pink Ticket Facility for Women Till September 30

Women can use paper tickets for free bus travel until September 30.

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Sep 24 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Reviews Vettri Payanam Bus Scheme

Tamil Nadu’s expanded free bus scheme for women will launch on..

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Sep 23 2026

JSW Greentech launches AMPSTAR electric mobility brand

Brand will offer electric buses and trucks with charging and..

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Sep 22 2026

VECV, Rosmerta Partner for Authorised Vehicle Scrapping in NCR

Partnership aims to simplify compliant scrapping of end-of-life..

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Sep 21 2026

Kopri-Patni Creek Bridge to Improve Thane-Navi Mumbai Connectivity

Six-lane bridge project advances with Rs. 5.61 bn contract

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Sep 21 2026

J&K Government Approves Free Public Transport for Differently-Abled

Free travel will cover JKRTC and selected e-bus services.

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Sep 21 2026

Monarch Surveyors Wins Rs. 29.75 mn Tripura Road Contract

Company receives Letter of Acceptance for NH-208 project in Tripura

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Sep 21 2026

Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs. 2.21 bn Gorakhpur Expressway Order

Highway Infrastructure will manage toll collection for two years.

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Sep 18 2026

India builds world’s longest steel slag road, enters Guinness World Records

CSIR-CRRI, Jindal Steel Achieve Guinness World Record for Steel..

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Sep 17 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Grid Plan for Ring Roads in 172 Areas

Plan covers taluk headquarters and creates 1 to 2 km impact zones

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Sep 17 2026

Goa Road Projects Worth Rs. 40 bn Announced by Gadkari

Centre-backed projects include a new Borim bridge and road widening.

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Sep 17 2026

Barrier-free Tolling System Expected by March 2027: Nitin Gadkari

India plans nationwide MLFF tolling to eliminate vehicle stoppages.

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Sep 17 2026

Three-Lane Link Planned from Shiv Murti to Ambience Mall

NHAI proposal aims to ease congestion on the Gurugram border

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Sep 17 2026

Godavari Pushkaralu: Rs. 3 bn Cleared for Roads Across Six Andhra Districts

Andhra Pradesh sanctions Rs. 3 bn to upgrade 78 roads before 2027..

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Sep 17 2026

Two Tunnels on Kiratpur-Manali Highway to Open on September 11

New tunnels will bypass a landslide-prone stretch and cut travel..

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Sep 17 2026

Meghalaya CM Lays Foundation for Didak River Bridge

Project aims to strengthen connectivity along the..

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Sep 17 2026

Centre Sanctions Rs. 62 bn for Goa Highway Projects

Three major projects will improve connectivity across Goa

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Sep 17 2026

Karnataka CM Hints at Tunnel Road Alignment to Avoid Lalbagh

Shivakumar asks officials to explore alternatives to Lalbagh land

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Sep 17 2026

GSRTC Revises Bus Pass Fares, Offers Up to 50 Per Cent Relief

Revised monthly and quarterly passes aim to reduce regular travel..

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Sep 17 2026

Amritsar to Dismantle Rs. 6 bn BRTS Corridor

100 electric buses planned for regular city routes

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Sep 17 2026

Mhaji Bus Subsidy Doubled to Rs. 5 per Km, Insurance Cap Raised

Goa revises support scheme for private stage carriage operators

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Sep 17 2026

FASTag System Could Add Rs. 100 bn to Toll Revenue: Gadkari

Number-plate recognition may increase annual toll collections

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Sep 16 2026

BMC Targets December 2028 Completion for Dahisar-Bhayandar Link Road

Girder-launching for the link road is planned to begin in October

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Sep 16 2026

Hindustan Zinc Signs Six-Year Contract for 30 Electric Trucks

Hindustan Zinc to deploy electric trucks across its Rajasthan..

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Sep 15 2026

B.R.Goyal Wins NHAI Work Order For Khambara Fee Plaza

Work order valued at Rs. 523.98 mn for one year

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Sep 15 2026

Kempegowda Tower Poses Heritage Hitch To Tunnel Road Project

GSI warns tunnelling near Lalbagh rock risks monument stability

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Sep 15 2026

Hazoor Multi Projects Secures Rs 419.8 mn LoA From NHAI

Order For Toll Collection And Maintenance At Tamil Nadu Plaza

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Sep 15 2026

Humtso Elumyo PMGSY Road Project Faces Prolonged Delay

Key surfacing works yet to commence amid delays

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Sep 15 2026

NHAI Links Plantation Survival To Completion Certification

New rules require 80 per cent RoW cover and 90 per cent survival

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Sep 15 2026

NHAI Considers Greenfield Bypass to Ease Doon Traffic

DPR to assess feasibility as technical inputs are enlisted

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Sep 15 2026

UP PWD Tightens Oversight Of Contractors And Fixes Cost Based Deadlines

New timeframes set for road, bridge and repair projects

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Sep 15 2026

BMTC To Share Real-Time Bus Data With Aggregators

Namma BMTC app to add tracking and National Common Mobility Card..

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Sep 11 2026

Tata AIA Leases 98,671 Sq Ft Office In Thane

Long-term lease at Centaurus on Ghodbunder Road

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Sep 11 2026

EMS Limited Secures NHAI Letter Of Award For Varshamedi Plaza

One year contract for fee collection at Varshamedi Plaza

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Sep 11 2026

Innovision Secures NHAI Toll Collection Contract Worth Rs 2,190.7 mn

Contract covers fee plazas and toilet block maintenance

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Sep 11 2026

Innovision Wins NHAI Toll Collection Contract Worth Rs 2,190.7 Million

Contract Covers Indore-Dewas Toll Plazas and Facility Maintenance

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Sep 11 2026

Betul-Khandwa Expressway To Cut Indore Nagpur Travel Time

Four lane corridor will reduce journey to around six hours

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Sep 11 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Seeks Safety Audit of NH 66 After Crash

Satheesan asks NHAI and ministry for independent safety review

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Sep 11 2026

Centre Clears Rs 10,426.2 Million For Bengal Road Projects

Funding approved for widening and strengthening of six routes

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