Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Five elevated underpasses spanning 1,800 metres have been proposed along NH-327 in Darjeeling district to ensure safe elephant crossings, reduce human-wildlife conflicts, and ease traffic congestion.

The Government of Maharashtra has issued a civil works tender worth ₹0.0356 crore for PF door installation in Khar West's H West Ward. Bids close on October 14, 2026.

Bangladesh's metro rail projects face severe criticism as costs soar past $360 million per kilometre, driven by expensive foreign loans, high interest rates, and soaring public debt, threatening commuter affordability.

MP G Kumar Naik urged NHAI officials in New Delhi to expedite highway projects in Karnataka, including the Raichur-Belagavi and Surat-Chennai routes, stressing quality and resolution of land acquisition issues.

The Centre has approved Rs 993.64 crore to upgrade the Rangpo-Ranipool stretch of National Highway-10 in Sikkim into a resilient two-lane highway featuring tunnels, viaducts, and slope-protection measures.

Protests erupted against starting toll collection on NH 66 before completing major structures, service roads, and safety facilities, with incomplete works expected to take 10 more months.

Brookfield enters India's logistics sector by acquiring a 100.5 million sq ft portfolio from ESR India for 4,300 crore, expanding its real estate footprint across six major metro clusters.

India's metro rail network reached 1,155 km across 26 cities with daily ridership exceeding 1.15 crore, marking a 365% growth since 2014, though persistent implementation gaps and regional disparities remain.

Bengaluru's 13.76-km Pink Line underground metro trials may begin by year-end, with public operations targeting March 2027 to enhance connectivity across 12 stations and reduce traffic congestion.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is visiting Delhi to seek Central approvals and financial assistance for major state projects, including the Visakhapatnam Metro and drought relief measures.