1.6km bridge over Yamuna completed for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced the completion of a 1.6-km-long bridge over the Yamuna river for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) corridor. The bridge, almost
Konkan Railway floats tender for two major bridges in Kerala
Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) invites bids for the construction of two bow string steel arch major bridges over river Iruvanjippuzha in Kozhikode, Kerala. The project, with an investment of Rs 93.12 crore, includes a four-lane approach
UP metro initiates tunneling for Kanpur Metro's Strategic Link
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has commenced tunneling operations for the Kanpur metro, connecting the priority corridor with the Chunniganj-Nayaganj section. The Nana TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) has been deployed at the MacRobert ganj
J Kumar Infra bags Rs 378 cr contract from MMRDA for Mumbai Metro Flyover
J Kumar Infra secures a construction contract worth Rs 378 crore from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The project involves the design and construction of a flyover (missing links) connecting Link Road, Andheri (West) to Poonam
41 trapped workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel collapse
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, expresses relief and happiness as 41 trapped laborers are successfully rescued in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse. He applauds the well-coordinated efforts of multiple agencies, acknowledging
Larsen and Toubro secures bid for Patna pedestrian tunnel project
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder for Package PC-08R, a contract to construct a 1.5 km pedestrian tunnel connecting Patna Museum and Bihar Museum. The tunnel, to be bored by a Tunnel
NHAI to conduct safety audits for 29 under construction tunnels
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to conduct safety audits for all 29 under construction tunnels nationwide to prevent mishaps like those seen in the Silkyara tunnel. NHAI Chairman Santosh Yadav
KMC to build Rs. 500-cr tunnels along major roads in Kolkata
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) intends to construct tunnels along major city roads to relocate underground utilities, preventing repeated disruptions. Mayor Firhad Hakim revealed plans to raise Rs 500 crore
Vertical rescue tunnel underway for trapped workers at collapsed site
Rescue operations are underway at full swing to save the 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi. The government is committed to saving the lives of all the workers, maintaining constant
Thailand unveils $28 bn Landbridge project to link Asia-Pacific with India & Middle East
Thailand introduces a groundbreaking $28 billion initiative, the Landbridge project, to significantly reduce shipping times between the Indian and Pacific oceans by bypassing the congested Malacca Strait
Silkyara tunnel collapse sparks urgent rescue operation in Uttarakhand
In Silkyara, Uttarakhand, the under-construction Silkyara Tunnel, part of the Char Dham all-weather road project by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), experienced a collapse on Sunday at 5:30 a.m.
BRO completes 260-m Kandi Tunnel on Jammu-Poonch highway
The Border Roads Organisation has achieved a breakthrough in the construction of the 260-metre Kandi tunnel along the Jammu-Poonch national highway. Commenced in March, the tunnel work has made a remarkable progress despite adverse weather
Punjabi Bagh Flyover completion deadline extended to January 2024
The completion deadline for the Punjabi Bagh flyover has been extended to January next year. Significant portion of the work had been finished, with only the installation of a 50-meter steel girder over the intersection near Bharat Darshan Park is
Gadkari approves 7 bridge projects worth Rs. 118.50-cr in Arunachal Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved seven Bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh, under the Setu Bandhan Scheme, with a cumulative cost of Rs 118.50 crores, in the fiscal year 2023-24. The approved bridges include RCC
Work of 250-meter viaduct and 395-meter Maroge Tunnel in J&K completed at Rs. 82-cr: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has informed that the construction of a 250- meter viaduct (2-lane) in conjunction with a 395- meter (2-lane) Maroge Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs 82 crores
Bengaluru to get 190km long road tunnel
The state government in Karnataka has proposed the construction of a 190 km long road tunnel to alleviate traffic congestion in Bengaluru, and the tender will be floated soon. Currently, agencies are working on the details of how the tunnel road should be
NHSRCL completes first tunnel for Mum-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has completed the first mountain tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor project. The work was accomplished in a short span of just 10 months. The tunnel is
Sarai Kale Khan flyover nearing completion
The new flyover at Sarai Kale Khan is on track to open soon, as the construction work will conclude within this month. This infrastructure project is being undertaken by the Public Works Department. The new 643-meter-long three-lane flyover will establish
MMRDA awards Rs 7,000-cr road tunnel contract to L&T
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged an order worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The project involves the design an underground road tunnel connecting Orange Gate on the
RVNL secures L1-bid for tunnels construction in Dharakoh Maramjhiri section
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) by Central Railways for the construction of tunnels in Dharakoh Maramjhiri section. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 311.17 crore, and expected to be completed within 18 months
BMC starts work to rebuild Bellasis Bridge in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced work to build a brand-new cable-stayed steel bridge, by replacing the aging Bellasis Bridge in the metropolitan city. This transformation is essential to accommodate the ever
Work on Kapashera-NH 8 tunnel is 80% complete
The work on the tunnel connecting Kapashera border to NH-8 is 80 percent complete. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has claimed that the tunnel between the Haryana border and IGI Airport Terminal 3 in Delhi, will cut down travel time massively
NCRTC floats tender to enhance mobile link in tunnels
To keep the mobile network performance in top gear, especially within the underground corridors, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has initiated a tender process to enhance mobile network connectivity for train commuters
CMRL hastens tunneling work on Phase-II corridor
The CMRL has fast tracked the tunneling work on Phase-II metro rail corridor connecting Kellys and Taramani Road Junction stations. Contractor L&T has pressed into service the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) DZ1040, named Siruvani, for the project
Maha-Metro Launches Tunneling Work on Metro Line 7A
In its mission to transform Mumbai's transportation landscape, the MMRDA has recently announced the commencement of tunneling work for Metro Line 7A (ML7A). The first TBM, named T62, has recently embarked on its journey, marking the beginning
MoRTH launches work to upgrade Khellani tunnel in J&K
The Union Road Ministry has commenced construction work on the two-laning of Khellani tunnel in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The ministry is upgrading the uni-directional Khellani tunnel structure incorporating a paved shoulder and improving
MahaRail to build bridge on Ghatkopar-Andheri link road
The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) has decided to build a cable stayed bridge on the Ghatkopar-Andheri Link road in a phased manner to replace the old and dilapidated Ghatkopar ROB on the given road stretch
NCRTC completes tunneling on Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor
In a major accomplishment towards faster regional connectivity in NCR, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has achieved a milestone by completing tunnelling work on the entire Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor. The task
Tender floated for Rs 281.3-cr bridge construction in K’taka
The South Western Railway has floated a tender for the construction of a bridge across Krishna River in Gadag-Wadi new line project in Karnataka. The project at an estimated cost of Rs 281.3 crore is expected to be completed in a period of 24 months
DMRC floats tender for Rs. 426.88-cr tunnel in Patna
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued an e- tender for the construction of a single tunnel between Bihar and Patna Museum with an estimated investment of Rs. 426.88 crores. The scope of work in the contract PC-08R includes design and
