Infrastructure & Construction News Today

The Naga Students' Federation demanded a probe into Nagaland highway projects, citing poor workmanship, prolonged delays, and severe safety hazards along the Dimapur-Kohima four-lane stretch under a five-year Defect Liability Period.

Central Railway is closely monitoring a damaged reinforced earth wall of an NHAI road overbridge in Jalgaon after its July 31 collapse, ensuring train operations remain completely safe and unaffected.

NHAI will soon begin constructing a Rs 35-crore, six-lane underpass at Sadahalli Junction in Bengaluru to eliminate the last traffic signal on Ballari Road, aiming for completion within a year.

Indian Railways recorded a 5.4% freight growth in August 2026, loading 137.9 million tonnes. Passenger traffic also rose, carrying 67.27 crore passengers, driven by strong demand and network expansions.

The proposed Namo Bharat corridor in Faridabad may shift along the master road to protect eight acres of commercial land, balancing transit needs with revenue preservation ahead of the 2031 completion target.

Mizoram's Bairabi-Sairang railway line completed its first year, carrying 15 lakh passengers and 2,500 freight wagons, transforming connectivity, boosting tourism by 86%, and driving economic growth.

US-based Ball Corporation plans to establish its third Indian beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, featuring two production lines and expected to become operational by 2029.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a Railway Overbridge in Jorhat, emphasizing that improved road and rail infrastructure is the foundation for the state's next phase of economic growth.

Chennai Metro will operate on a Sunday timetable for Vinayagar Chaturthi on September 14, running from 5 am to 11 pm with varied train frequencies ranging from 7 to 15 minutes.

The Maharashtra government announced a toll waiver on major highways for vehicles carrying Ganesh devotees to Konkan for Ganeshotsav 2026, effective from September 11 to September 27.