10 Oct 2025

The Indian government is constructing 25 greenfield expressways covering 10,000 km, at an estimated cost of INR 6 lakh crore, aiming to improve national connectivity. The Zojila Tunnel, which will provide all-weather access to Ladakh, is 75-80% complete. Monetising road projects could generate INR 15 lakh crore for further infrastructure development. Investments in expressways and economic corridors have lowered logistics costs from 16% to 10%, with further reductions expected. The automobile sector has grown from INR 14 lakh crore to INR 22 lakh crore, while clean energy adoption and ethanol production from corn are being promoted to reduce fuel imports and enhance economic sustainability.Read more

10 Oct 2025

Patna's metro services began with the inauguration of the Blue Line's first phase by Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar. The 3.6-kilometer elevated stretch links ISBT, Zero Mile, and Bhoothnath stations and is part of Corridor-II, which will cover 14.5 kilometers in total. Trains feature seating for 158 passengers and standing space for 940, with designs reflecting Bihar's cultural heritage. Stations and depots are equipped with modern amenities. The INR 13,925-crore project, started in 2019, faced delays but promises to ease traffic and modernize the city's public transport.Read more

10 Oct 2025

Juniper Green Energy has partnered with Tata Power to develop a 70-MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project in Maharashtra. The facility, combining solar, wind, and battery energy storage, aims to provide reliable power during peak demand and support grid stability. Developed through Juniper Green Sigma Eight Private Limited, the project will have around 180 MWp renewable capacity and 280 MWh of battery storage, with electricity supply expected to begin in September 2027. Juniper Green Energy focuses on utility-scale renewable energy projects across India.Read more

10 Oct 2025

The Punjab government has taken a key step in advancing the Aerotropolis project in Mohali by notifying a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for 3,553 acres across Blocks E to J. The assessment, conducted under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, will evaluate social, cultural, and economic impacts on affected communities. Landowners will receive developed residential and commercial plots under the 2021 land pooling policy. GMADA has also floated tenders worth INR 509 crore for infrastructure development in Blocks B, C, and D, while Block A remains stalled due to a 2023 guava orchard scam.Read more

09 Oct 2025

The Public Works Department (PWD) in Delhi has begun repair and strengthening work on 12 major roads connecting important city areas to the Outer Ring Road. Waterlogging during the monsoon caused potholes, cracks, and weakened foundations on these stretches, affecting traffic and safety. The project will be executed in phases with a budget of INR 45 crore, using improved road-laying and drainage methods. Regular monitoring and third-party inspections will ensure the work meets quality standards and is completed on time.Read more

09 Oct 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced the 'Mumbai One' app, India's first common mobility application integrating 11 public transport operators, including suburban railways, metro, monorail, and buses. The app enables commuters to travel across multiple transport modes using a single QR-based digital ticket. Offering features like real-time route updates, a journey planner, nearby station and attraction guides, and safety functions such as SOS and location sharing, the app promotes cashless, paperless travel. The initiative supports the Digital India vision and aims to simplify commuting across Mumbai.Read more

09 Oct 2025

Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is preparing a INR 500 crore proposal for a double-decker flyover over the existing ISBT flyover. The elevated structure will connect Nigambodh Ghat near Margat Wale Baba to Majnu ka Tilla, creating a signal-free corridor from Rajghat to Majnu ka Tilla. The project, expected to take around two years to complete, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve travel time, enhance safety, streamline bus operations, and reduce air pollution caused by vehicle idling in the area. DPR preparation is currently underway.Read more

09 Oct 2025

Bhopal Metro is set to launch its priority corridor from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar Depot next month, spanning 7.5 km with eight stations and speeds up to 80 km/h. The project incorporates advanced noise and vibration reduction measures, including rubber padding under tracks, acrylic barriers, foam-insulated track-switch mechanisms, and vibration-reduction mats. Trains will slow near sensitive zones, and depot equipment will remain quiet within "pack houses." MPMRCL plans to invest INR 1.2 crore to assess these initiatives, while inspections by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety are underway to approve passenger services.Read more

09 Oct 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has completed Chhattisgarh's first National Highway tunnel, a key development in the state's infrastructure. The 2.79-kilometer twin-tube tunnel is part of the 464-kilometer Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (NH-130CD). Located along the hills bordering Kanker and Kondagaon districts near Odisha, the left tunnel is expected to open by March-April 2026, while the right tunnel will be ready by July-August 2026. The project is expected to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and support economic growth in the region.Read more

08 Oct 2025

Mumbai's first fully underground metro corridor, Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), is now fully operational, connecting Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai to Aarey JVLR in Goregaon. The final stretch from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade adds 11 underground stations and strengthens access to heritage areas, business districts, and government hubs. Developed by MMRCL with funding from the Government of India and JICA, the line will serve 13 lakh commuters daily, reduce suburban railway load by 15%, save 3.54 lakh litres of fuel per day, cut vehicular trips, and improve overall urban mobility across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more