Nitin Gadkari’s bike taxi push gets boost as Maharashtra notifies transition timeline from petrol bikes to EVsThe state of Maharashtra has unveiled a carefully planned approach allowing bike-taxi operators to shift to electric vehicles over a span o...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Most US roads are built with a slight sideways tilt that drivers barely notice: About a 2% cross slope helps rainwater run off instead of pooling on the pavementRoadways are engineered with a gentle slope of around 2% to enhance rainwater drainage effectively. This slight tilt not only reduces the r...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Case study of how not to plan & buildThe recently opened Barapullah Phase 3 corridor in Delhi was anticipated to enhance travel efficiency, but it has rapidly turned into a tra...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Why can't NHAI have electronic surveillance mechanism to track parked vehicles on highways: SCThe Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding stationary vehicles causing accidents on highways. Justices suggested the National Highways...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
FLY91 begins flights from Navi Mumbai airport, adds four direct routesFLY91 has begun operating from Navi Mumbai International Airport, offering direct flights to various destinations. The airline plans to ope...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Gadkari calls for better highway planning, safetyDuring a recent Chintan Shivir in Gujarat, Nitin Gadkari brought attention to the essential role of quality and safety in national highway ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Highway engineers to face rating cuts for failuresMajor structural collapses and severe serviceability losses in national highway projects are classified as catastrophic failures, leading t...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
In 1990, Switzerland crushed an old A13 road and reused 66% to 100% of it in new concrete; 20 years later, every recycled test mix was still rated good or very goodNew research highlights the impressive durability of Swiss highways built with recycled concrete over several decades. The A13 motorway too...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari announces over Rs 500 crore for highway strengthening & widening in Bengal: What will change for commuters travelling on NH-14 and NH-114Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and selective widening of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengal’s Birbhum district....
04 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Gadkari calls for global code of conduct for infrastructure sectorNitin Gadkari highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in transforming India into a leading economy. He advocated for the...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says Rs 1,176 crore six-lane bridge will be built on NH-10 over Teesta river connecting North East, Sikkim and Siliguri corridorUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has approved Rs 1,176 crore for a six lane bridge over the Teesta river at Sevoke in Darjeeling, a project mea...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details hereDiesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
NHAI to conduct special quality checks on 17 highway projects with bids 15% below estimateNHAI to begin special quality inspections for 17 under-construction National Highways projects due to their substantial cost discounts. The...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari announces new expressway for north-east, proposed Gorakhpur to Meghalaya highway connecting UP, Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya to reduce travel time by halfGorakhpur-Siliguri-Guwahati-Shillong expressway: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a Rs 61,500 crore, 630-km highway corridor conn...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 2.88 lakh crore in August: MoSPIIn India, infrastructure initiatives monitored by 17 ministries have faced significant cost overruns, totaling approximately Rs 2,88,122 cr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
NHAI releases new guidelines for high-speed access-controlled national highways to boost safetyNew guidelines for high-speed access-controlled national highways have been released by NHAI. These standards aim to ensure uniformity and ...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
West Asia crisis: National Highways Builders Federation seeks 3-month extension of road relief measuresNHBF has sought a three-month extension of relief measures until December, citing continued West Asia crisis-related volatility in fuel, lo...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST