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
Delhi-Meerut underground RRTS tunneling completed
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has achieved a significant milestone in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, completing tunnelling in the Meerut section. The underground section, spanning
MoRTH announces Siliguri-Sikkim elevated corridor in NE
The Union Transport Ministry has announced the construction of an elevated corridor between Siliguri and Sikkim. The corridor will span approximately 11km, linking Sevoke Military Station to Sevoke Ghat. The initiative comes as a relief for travelers
L&T emerges as lowest bidder for 3.81-km long tunnel in Mumbai
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of a 3.81 km long underground tunnel, connecting Eastern Freeway to Coastal Road on Marine Drive in Mumbai. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion at key junctions
Ircon bags Rs 144-cr order for tunnel communication systems in Manipur
Ircon International Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 144 crore from N F Railway Construction in Manipur. The contract involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of integrated tunnel communication systems, specifically an optical fibre
Bidders shortlisted for Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel Construction
NCC, Larsen and Toubro, and Afcons Infrastructure are among the three bidders who have submitted their proposals for the construction of twin underground tunnels as part of the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. The estimated investment
Karnataka govt plans world's longest tunnel highway network in Bengaluru
The Karnataka government has unveiled plans for the construction of the world's longest tunnel highway network in Bengaluru. The network will consist of three major corridors spanning a total of 99kms, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and address
TERRATEC Supplies Rock Slurry TBM for Mumbai Sewer Disposal Project
TERRATEC has successfully delivered a 3.85m Rock Slurry TBM for the Mumbai Sewer Disposal Project (MSDP) Stage-II – PST1 in Mumbai, India. The machine was procured by the J Kumar and Michigan Engineers Private Ltd. (MEPL) Joint Venture, in
NHAI to construct Rs 37-cr concrete tunnel on Mumbai-Kolkata NH
To ensure safe travel for passengers and mitigate disruptions caused by landslides, a concrete tunnel will be constructed at Laxmi Dungri area in Sambalpur city along the Mumbai-Kolkata National Highway-53. The project, supervised by the National Highway
Assam govt announces Rs 6,000-cr underwater rail-road tunnel
Assam government has unveiled plans to construct the first-ever underwater tunnel in the state, connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur at a cost of Rs 6,000 crores. This groundbreaking project, which will be the inaugural rail-road tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra
Afcons Infra achieves second tunnel breakthrough in Meerut RRTS Project
Afcons Infrastructure celebrated a significant achievement in the Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) project with the second tunnel breakthrough of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) S88 at the South Shaft of the Begumpul RRTS Station. This marks
L&T wins Rs 2,447-cr tunnel contract in Kolkata
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of the 5-km long underground section of the Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor. The contract, valued at Rs 2,447 crore, is awaiting final evaluation and approval from the project's
Another under construction bridge collapsed in Bihar
The construction of the 49-kilometer Galgalia-Bahadurganj 4-lane project in Bihar has encountered an unexpected setback as a settlement of approximately 600 mm occurred beneath pier P3 on a major bridge. The bridge spans a total length of 222 meters
Delhi PWD plans 4.8km elevated corridor between Delhi and Haryana
The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi has proposed the construction of a 4.8-kilometer elevated corridor between outer Delhi and Haryana to alleviate traffic congestion. The PWD has submitted a proposal to the Unified Traffic and Transportation
NHAI fast tracks Rs 2,000-cr tunnel project in Delhi
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expedited the Rs 2,000 crore tunnel project, providing much-needed relief to road users facing perpetual traffic congestion on Nelson Mandela Marg while traveling to the T3 airport terminal and
Pune-Solapur highway to get double-decker flyover
In a bid to address the persistent traffic congestion on the Pune-Solapur highway, a comprehensive plan for the construction of a four-tier double-decker flyover, accompanied by a metro line between Hadapsar (Ravi Darshan) and Uruli Kanchan (Khedekar
NHAI unveils Rs 3,523-cr elevated corridor in TN
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled plans to construct a 6-lane Tambaram-Chengalpattu elevated corridor. With an estimated investment of Rs 3,523 crore, the project aims to alleviate heavy traffic congestion experienced
CIDCO invites bids for Rs 548-cr Stilt Bridge in Navi Mumbai
The City & Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the executing agency for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project in Maharashtra, has announced the invitation for bids for the construction of a stilt bridge in the airport area. The
BMC to build Rs 5,500-cr Mahim-Dahisar elevated corridor
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to construct an elevated corridor from Mahim to Dahisar, with an investment of Rs 5,500 crore. This project will involve the construction of cable-stayed bridges over a stretch
Afcons to deploy 20 tunnel boring machines for underground rail tunnel projects
Afcons has announced that it will deploy 20 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for various underground rail tunnel projects in the current financial year. The company is building India's first undersea rail tunnel in Mumbai for the ambitious Mumbai Ahmedabad
Afcons awarded Rs 6,397-cr contract for construction of undersea rail tunnel
The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL), responsible for India's first bullet train project, has awarded a contract worth Rs 6,397 crore to Afcons Infrastructure for the construction of a 21-km-long tunnel. This tunnel will be a significant part of
