Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessmentsContinuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastr...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Roads to safety: NHAI to remove stray animals from highways under new MoRTH rulesNew guidelines aim to prevent stray animals on national highways and expressways. This initiative follows a Supreme Court directive to the ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Nepal flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missingNepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left over 6,100 people missing. These floods were triggered by an ice-rock av...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Bengaluru Cantonment station redevelopment to be ready by December: SomannaBengaluru Cantonment railway station will open by December 2026 after a Rs 485 crore redevelopment. Yesvantpur station upgrades will finish...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.12 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
Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project connecting Abu Dhabi and SharjahDubai has approved an eighty-kilometer New Fourth Corridor road project. This significant infrastructure development will connect Abu Dhabi...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
India, Nepal teams reach final stage to rescue 6 trapped workers in Chilime tunnelJoint rescue teams are nearing an underground powerhouse in Nepal. They are working to clear a blocked tunnel section for trapped workers. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Second phase of Adi Kailash Yatra in Pithoragarh postponed until September 20 due to adverse weatherThe second phase of the Adi Kailash pilgrimage is postponed until September 20. This postponement is due to adverse weather conditions and ...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit NepalIndia has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to flood-hit Betrawati in Nepal, aimed at restoring connect...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Haryana govt approves Hisar, Kurukshetra, Narnaul, Jind and Sohna-Palwal bypass projectsHaryana's Chief Minister approved new ring roads and bypasses for major cities. These projects aim to significantly ease traffic congestion...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber tooRecycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridg...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM 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
Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM 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
Russia, North Korea open first road bridge across shared border as ties deepenRussia and North Korea inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River. This new infrastructure links Rason and Khasan, facilita...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safelyA flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replaci...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST