Infrastructure & Construction News Today

The Delhi government approved a Rs 263.45 crore project to construct a 4.5-km drain by December 2027, resolving chronic monsoon waterlogging across four constituencies and benefiting numerous colonies.

Delhi Traffic Police urged the PWD to redesign the Barapullah flyover merger near Sundial Park, citing severe bottlenecks where a three-lane stretch abruptly narrows to two lanes, causing major congestion.

Safety inspections have begun for the 7.5 km elevated section of the Pink Line, covering six stations. BMRCL targets an October-end opening, while the underground section is expected by early 2027.

Maha Mumbai Metro expects ₹5 crore annual rental revenue from commercial spaces across 39 locations, aiming to strengthen non-fare box earnings through retail and office leases.

The Railway Board identified 11 long-distance trains exceeding 40 hours for enhanced cleanliness monitoring, directing zonal railways to ensure strict upkeep of bio-toilets, housekeeping, and garbage disposal throughout the journey.

Omaxe engaged 25 start-ups across sectors like PropTech and AI at its 50.4-acre development, The Omaxe State in Dwarka, to provide physical commercial environments for testing and growing their businesses.

Unpaved construction of the four-lane highway has raised heavy dust, causing severe respiratory health issues for residents and commuters due to inadequate water sprinkling and lax official monitoring.

West Bengal plans to adopt national best practices and new technologies from a two-day conclave to improve highway project execution, ensure faster delivery, and enhance construction quality.

Karnataka plans nine industrial townships, 6.5 lakh homes, an AI city, and major transport expansions across the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region under a new 10-15 year development plan.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has begun repainting major road dividers and footpath railings in yellow and white ahead of Durga Puja, replacing the previous blue-and-white theme.