Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Karnataka plans to establish a dedicated 15 to 20-acre coaching campus in Bengaluru for judicial service examination aspirants, aiming to support young lawyers and strengthen the state's legal education infrastructure.

Maharashtra approved ₹9.76 crore to build dedicated transgender toilets at state transport bus stations across six regional divisions, aiming to enhance public transport accessibility and dignity.

Telangana issued comprehensive guidelines via G.O. Ms. No. 48 for managing road safety funds, establishing state and district committees, mandatory CAG audits, and online accounting to reduce accidents and improve coordination.

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma urged Non-Resident Rajasthanis to invest in the state's development, highlighting new industrial policies, infrastructure growth, and 11 new Rajasthan Foundation chapters.

RailTel commissioned a Centralised Electronic Interlocking system featuring 135 routes, 50 track circuits, 42 signals, 30 points, and 13 crank handles at Bondamunda D Cabin to enhance railway safety and efficiency.

Launched in 2016 with a 50,000 crore investment, Setu Bharatam aims to eliminate railway level crossings on national highways. However, delays persist, with only 25% of projects completed by August 2023.

Anandana and S M Sehgal Foundation won an award for rejuvenating 15 village tanks in Telangana, creating 205 million litres of water storage and benefiting over 15,000 people.

Madurai corporation has relaid 1,032 damaged roads and sped up work on 137 more. It has also launched pothole repairs, footpath renovations, and sanctioned funds for heavy-traffic corridors to improve city infrastructure.

The NHAI is utilizing advanced technology for the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor. The 465-km greenfield project will reduce travel distance by 132 km and cut travel time to five hours.

Odisha floated a fresh tender of Rs 110 crore to complete the stalled Kalunga road overbridge project by January 2027, following the previous contractor's withdrawal.