Infrastructure & Construction News Today

The Railway Board has sanctioned Rs 2,241.67 crore for the 159 km Salem-Karur-Dindigul railway line doubling project to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and southern Tamil Nadu.

Gujarat-based construction tech startup MiCoB secured a record Rs 300 million investment commitment on the Vande Bharatam initiative and emerged as the overall winner of its inaugural season.

Bangalore's elevated 7.5-km Pink Line is set to open by mid-October, featuring six stations, operating six trains with peak frequencies of six minutes, following recent safety certifications and pending final approvals.

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved ownership rights for developed plots to 198 farmers whose land was acquired for the Thane Metro integrated car shed depot project.

North India's first elevated rotary in Himachal's Mandi district is over 50 percent complete. Built by NHAI on the Pathankot-Mandi highway, it features five ramps to ease traffic between major corridors.

NHAI and SSNNL signed an MoU to fast-track highway, canal, and pipeline crossings in Gujarat by waiving fees, ensuring faster approvals, and reducing project costs.

Kochi Metro Phase II targets an August 2027 deadline, but civil works face delays due to pending utility shifting by KSEB and KWA. Despite challenges, 66% of pillars are completed.

In Kolar district, 274 people died in 259 road accidents over eight months. High speed, lack of infrastructure, and major black spots prompted authorities to seek urgent NHAI interventions.

Legislators in the Assembly raised concerns over repeated highway traffic halts in south Kashmir, urging authorities to end civilian harassment, ease travel restrictions, and balance security with civil rights.

Rail Vikas Nigam will meet investors on September 28, 2026, following a 39.9% Q1 profit drop and recent infrastructure wins, including a ?404.88 crore East Coast Railway order.