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Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public park- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances
- Roads to safety: NHAI to remove stray animals from highways under new MoRTH rules
- First-ever full toll suspension: Expressway develops major defects weeks after opening; NHAI bans concessionaire for 3 years, seeks Rs 42 lakh daily compensationKanpur-Lucknow Expressway: Following the inauguration of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway, significant defects were reported, prompting the Na...17 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and ExpresswaysThe standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of In...17 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- Industry divided over lifting 60 kg cap for low-speed electric two-wheelersThe proposed rule change, which raises the motor power threshold from 250W to 600W while retaining the 25 kmph speed ceiling, has also trig...17 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 shredded tires to fix itOregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This cleve...16 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wallNetherlands’ 60-metre Blade Barrier represents more than an unusual highway wall. It is an experiment in what a circular economy can look l...15 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- In 2020, California repaved a highway using recycled materials, including 150,000 plastic bottles per mile; it could last 2-3 times longer than conventional asphaltCalifornia transportation officials tested recycled pavement using plastic bottle binder. This pilot project on Highway 162 consumed approx...15 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its particip...15 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Nitin Gadkari has a new plan for Mumbai traffic: After getting stuck for an hour, minister proposes a tech-driven solution to the city’s congestion problemUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari recently faced frustrating traffic delays in Mumbai, prompting him to reflect on the 55 flyovers and the Bandr...14 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 targetIndia's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chine...14 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- Jindal Steel builds world’s longest steel slag road, enters Guinness World RecordsJindal Steel achieved a Guinness World Records title for constructing the world's longest road. This 1.85-km four-lane road was built exclu...13 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...09 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National HighwaysNational Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survi...09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- In 2021, Missouri added just 1% waste plastic to a two-mile road, that tiny share consumed 10 tons, equal to 750,000 soda bottlesIn 2021, Missouri transportation officials discussed a road project that tested recycled plastic in asphalt pavement. Engineers from the Un...09 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-trackedNational Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified project...09 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China supportNepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanc...08 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazasThe Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vik...03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- Gadkari meets Dutch Ambassador, discusses India-Netherlands cooperation in green infra, mobility, energy transitionUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari met Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards in New Delhi. Discussions focused on sustainable infrastructure and ...03 Sep, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
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