Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Real-time traffic updates on the 3.5-kilometer flyover connecting eastern and southern Delhi have eased congestion between Mayur Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan, though severe queuing persists near the AIIMS-bound slip road.

NATRAX is investing Rs 250 crore in advanced EV testing infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, reducing India's dependence on overseas labs and boosting domestic manufacturing.

The Tamil Nadu government cancelled a detailed project report tender for a proposed 74-acre training campus near Chennai, citing administrative reasons. A fresh tender with revised plans will be issued.

Real estate developer DLF expanded its Gurugram luxury housing parcel by acquiring 7.48 additional acres, bringing its total contiguous land on Golf Course Extension Road to about 36 acres.

Delhi launched 43 water and sewerage projects worth Rs 8,941.22 crore to clean the Yamuna river by May 2029, featuring upgraded treatment plants, extended sewer networks, and new water facilities.

The Jaipur Development Authority approved Rs 149.72 crore for infrastructure projects, including a new underpass, road widening, utility shifting, pedestrian footpaths, and sports arena development across the city.

GPT Infraprojects secured a Rs. 1.34 billion railway signalling contract from Western Railway, boosting its net outstanding order book to Rs. 56.51 billion for completion within 548 days.

Western Railway is developing a Rs 3.07 billion maintenance hub in Ahmedabad for 24-coach Vande Bharat trains, featuring specialized sheds and modern machinery to handle heavy repairs and scheduled servicing.

Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line cost has nearly doubled to Rs. 173.46 bn, with the 13.76-km underground section reaching Rs. 10.08 bn per km after over a decade of construction.

Railways started placing eight 28-tonne steel girders for the Maris RoB, aiming to finish by November 30. The bridge is expected to reopen for traffic before January 2027.