Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Mumbai's civic body invited agencies to process 2,715 tonnes of Plaster of Paris from festival immersions into reusable products, while also launching a project to convert organic waste into electricity.

India's five major infrastructure corridors, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Atal Setu, are driving the nation's next economic growth phase by boosting connectivity, reducing logistics costs, and enabling industrial development.

Delhi is building an 8 km elevated metro corridor with 8 stations, featuring India's first 3-coach train carrying 900 passengers, to enhance South Delhi connectivity under Phase IV expansion.

Sewer work in Janakpuri and metro construction between Chirag Delhi and Sheikh Sarai have disrupted traffic on two key routes, prompting authorities to advise commuters to allow extra travel time and use alternative roads.

Canted turnout technology can help Vande Bharat trains negotiate sharp railway curves faster in Keralam, aiming to increase speeds from 30 kmph up to 45 kmph without major alignment changes.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister directed district collectors to ensure roads remain motorable during monsoon by prioritizing pothole repairs, drainage improvements, and coordinating with agencies for safe public commuting.

India plans to implement a fully barrier-free national highway tolling system by March 2027 using FASTag and automatic number plate recognition, targeting annual savings and revenue gains up to Rs 25,000 crore.

Jammu Tawi railway station will implement revised passenger entry from platform 1 and exit from Narwal starting September 16 to facilitate ongoing redevelopment work while ensuring safety.

An un inaugurated Indira Canteen in Dakshina Kannada faces clearance due to NHAI's planned service road construction along National Highway 66 to address a local accident black spot.

India completes the 2,800 km Dedicated Freight Corridor to reduce logistics costs, though last-mile connectivity and terminal challenges remain crucial for shifting freight from roads to rail.