Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Goa's PWD is widening the Mulgao-Kasarpal bypass and planning a new traffic island to improve road safety, resolve motorist confusion, and prevent accidents at the junction.

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal expressed dissatisfaction with the slow construction pace of the Bhide Wada memorial project, which has received 200 crore in funding and targets an inauguration before March 2027.

Severe hazards persist on the 2-kilometer Pabal-Kendur road stretch due to large potholes and incomplete widening. PWD has now sanctioned funds and issued notices for urgent repairs.

Andhra Pradesh plans an entertainment and creator-economy hub in Visakhapatnam, with actor Rana Daggubati collaborating to build infrastructure for films, digital content, and gaming industries.

The CBI has registered cases against two retired Southern Railway engineers and contractors for alleged irregularities in the Madurai-Tuticorin rail project, causing an estimated loss of Rs 4.01 crore.

The Dimapur-Kohima railway project achieves 50% physical progress with Rs. 7,176.48 crore spent. Spanning 78.42 km, the infrastructure initiative targets completion by December 2029.

A truck breakdown at Khambatki Ghat caused severe two-hour traffic jams on the Pune-Satara highway. Meanwhile, authorities announced the new Satara-bound tunnel will open by December 2026 to ease congestion.

Pune's booming automotive leasing, led by the Chakan-Talegaon belt accounting for 28% of leasing from 2024 to 2026, faces critical infrastructure and multi-jurisdictional governance tests amidst rapid industrial expansion.

Starting November 16, Namo Bharat fast trains with limited stops will operate during peak hours on the Delhi-Meerut corridor, reducing travel time to under 50 minutes for the full journey.

The 45th IITF 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam with over 3,500 exhibitors from 11 countries. Delhi's pavilion highlights urban redevelopment models, including Chandni Chowk and the Yamuna riverfront, alongside public service displays.