Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Rail connectivity between Kolkata and North Bengal is nearing restoration following emergency repairs on a rain-damaged track section near New Farakka, with trial runs underway to ensure safe operations.

West Bengal Housing Board is launching public housing projects across Thakurpukur and New Town, aiming to benefit about 3,500 families with affordable lower- and middle-income homes by 2028.

Vasai-Virar administration and police have issued strict sound, safety, and pandal guidelines for over 36,000 expected Ganesh idols. Measures include online permissions, CCTV monitoring, and pothole repairs.

Union Ministers inaugurated the 11 km Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2. The expanded 17 km network now features 16 operational stations, enhancing urban mobility and economic growth at a cumulative cost of ₹4,370 crore.

A Rs 25.95-crore proposal for a 700-metre bridge between Vaitarna and Vadhiv has been submitted to the Maharashtra government to ensure safe transport for residents and students.

Kerala government will implement strict road safety measures, lighting, and speed detectors along the National Highway 66 stretch following recurring accidents, prioritizing the safety of motorists and local residents.

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia urged Assam's government to impose a moratorium on new data centres and AI computing projects, citing severe risks to water resources, power supply, and the tea industry.

Mumbai Metro extended Aqua Line services until midnight from September 14 to 25, 2026, for Ganeshotsav, allowing devotees to carry idols up to 18 inches for safer and more convenient travel.

A new ?426 crore mobility package proposes 19 km of last-mile connections, road upgrades, and multi-modal transport integration around metro stations to ease daily travel and reduce congestion in Hinjewadi.

Pune's ₹3,000-crore, 44-km riverfront project faces scrutiny over flood safety, channelisation risks, and hydrological modelling amid extreme rainfall concerns, despite receiving revised environmental clearance in November 2024.