Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Tamil Nadu has strongly rejected Karnataka's claims regarding the construction of the Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery river, escalating the long-standing inter-state dispute as the legal case remains pending in the Supreme Court.

PM Modi cleared mega infrastructure projects worth Rs 15,600 crore in Karnataka, including the world's first LED-dome planetarium, alongside a Rs 2,390 crore Noida-Greater Noida metro extension.

Alstom has begun manufacturing 96 driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II at its Sri City facility, following a €135 million contract awarded by CMRL in 2025.

An advanced ₹116-crore astronomy centre featuring an 8K LED dome and 160-seat sky theatre is set to open in Mysuru, combining public stargazing with scientific training and education.

The Union Ministry approved renaming three Bengaluru Namma Metro Pink Line stations ahead of the November 13 inauguration, addressing local demands to better represent surrounding areas.

Hyderabad will host the 85th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress from November 19-22, 2026, featuring 19 technical sessions focusing on sustainable infrastructure, digital technologies, and highway engineering innovations.

South Coast Railway commissioned the 15.121 km Nandyal-Gazulapalli section under the Guntur-Guntakal Railway Line Doubling Project in Andhra Pradesh, featuring 18 bridges and permitting speeds up to 100 kmph.

Culvert reconstruction work on a major Kerala road caused severe traffic jams, trapping an ambulance and school vehicles for hours due to a lack of continuous traffic regulation.

The century-old Thrippunithura iron bridge remains unsafe and restricted after six years, forcing pedestrians and two-wheelers to use a pothole-filled crossing ahead of a major temple festival.

Construction of two railway underbridges at Pachpaoli has begun, causing traffic congestion near Daga Hospital. The NHAI project is expected to take three to four months to complete.