Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Setting up a steel forging plant in India offers strong growth, with investments ranging from INR 5 to 700 crore, 10-15 percent net margins, and robust demand driven by automotive and export markets.

Telangana formed the CURE Executive Committee under the 2026 Act to coordinate departments, monitor urban infrastructure projects, and resolve interdepartmental issues across the metropolitan region, meeting quarterly.

The National Highway Builders Federation urged NHAI to revise operation and maintenance payments to reflect actual costs, ensuring contractor financial viability and sustainable project execution across highway lifecycles.

Kolkata's colorful pre-puja road beautification drive sparked safety concerns after rain-soaked flyovers caused bikers to skid, prompting civic authorities to deploy mechanical scrubbers, install reflective studs, and implement traffic restrictions.

The abrupt closure of the Savitri flyover U-turn for expansion work ahead of Durga Puja has severely disrupted traffic in Greater Kailash, causing widespread congestion and angering residents over poor planning.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will enhance security, lighting, and surveillance across 200 major parks by December-end following safety audits, deploying round-the-clock guards and repairing infrastructure.

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, comprising nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, largely driven by a rise in protest-related closures and security concerns.

High-ranking officials from Western Railway India visited Spain's Port of Ferrol to study advanced ballastless railway construction techniques and the innovative QTrack system for infrastructure modernization.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to develop Sonamarg as a year-round tourist destination, inaugurating five development projects and laying foundation stones for two others worth Rs 58.26 crore in Ganderbal.

NHAI mandated strict digital monitoring for highways using drones and AI, prompting builders to urge realistic bidding, increased operation payments, and sustainable contracts to ensure quality and financial viability.