Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Mumbai's 17.5-km underground Metro Line 11, connecting Wadala to Gateway of India with 14 stations, awaits Central Government approval a year after state clearance, delaying loan and tender processes.

Amid a DTC bus strike affecting thousands of commuters, the Delhi Metro has increased 20 train trips and deployed eight extra trains to manage the passenger surge and ensure smoother travel.

Bhubaneswar railway station's redevelopment is underway to enhance passenger amenities, improve circulation, and upgrade platform facilities, ensuring modern transportation standards while minimizing passenger inconvenience.

The Faridabad Municipal Corporation has allocated ₹51.63 lakh to build four neighbourhood service centres across four sectors, aiming to ease access to government schemes and municipal services within seven months.

Delhi approved a ₹151.81-crore Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Sheikh Sarai. Spanning 18,300 square metres, the facility will be constructed within two years to expedite criminal evidence examination and reduce Rohini lab's workload.

India's steel slag road technology cuts construction costs by 40% and delivers four times the strength of conventional roads, transforming industrial waste into durable national infrastructure.

East Coast Railway General Manager inspected the Bhubaneswar Railway Station redevelopment, emphasizing construction quality, safety, and timely delivery to transform it into a modern transportation hub.

Seven Eleven Constructions surrendered its construction permission for a disputed land parcel following allegations of illegal encroachment and administrative irregularities raised in a complaint.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin inspected the Indo-Russian Vande Bharat Sleeper train model at INNOPROM. India plans to manufacture 260 rakes, including 120 by joint venture Kinet Railway Solutions.

Former Metro Man E Sreedharan proposed a high-speed rail extension to Wayanad, aiming to cover two-thirds of Kerala, reduce travel time from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram to 3 hours 30 minutes, and boost development.