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
NHAI sets up Design Division
For effective review of design and construction of bridges, specialized structures and tunnels, NHAI has set up a Design Division that will formulate policy and guidelines for planning, designing, construction and maintenance of bridges, structures
Multi-level flyover inaugurated in Pune to tackle traffic woes
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways unveiled a multi-level flyover at Pune's Chandni Chowk, a step aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the city. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar
Bihar sanctions Rs 542-cr for construction of world-class heritage tunnel
The Bihar government has sanctioned Rs 542 crore for the construction of a 'world-class heritage tunnel', a subway that will connect Bihar Museum with the Patna Museum. The project has already been assigned to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Work under Adyar river in Chennai to begin from Sept
The work under the river Adyar near Greenways Road metro station will begin from the next month in Chennai. A machine will go 20 meters under the river to begin boring a 400-metre-long tunnel. The tunnel boring machine (TBM), named Kaveri, began
MoRTH approves Rs 300-cr to rebuild bridges in HP
The Union Transport ministry has approved Rs 300 crore for the reconstruction of bridges damaged by the recent flash floods in Himachal Pradesh. The funds have been sanctioned under the Setu Bharatam Yojna for reconstruction of damaged bridges
Work on Zojila tunnel to be over by 2030
The 13 km-long Zojila Tunnel is said to be completed by December 2030, while its 40 percent work has already been completed. The Zojila tunnel said to be the longest of its kind in Asia and at the highest altitude will significantly cut down the time to
NHAI unveils Dhaula Kuan-Manesar elevated corridor
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is set to construct a two-layer elevated road over NH-8, connecting Dhaula Kuan to Manesar, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on this route. The elevated road will be exclusively for light vehicles and is
MP PWD invites bids for Rs 684-cr flyover construction in Gwalior
The Public Works Department, Madhya Pradesh, has issued a bid invitation for the construction of a four-lane elevated corridor/flyover in Gwalior city, Gwalior district (Phase-II). The elevated corridor, with an estimated contract value of Rs 684.37 crore, will
