Infrastructure & Construction News Today

Construction encroachments in Kothrud have left roads unsafe, causing severe dust pollution, traffic congestion, and damaged footpaths. Residents demand immediate civic action as five contractors operate in the area.

The Shirsai Irrigation Scheme has begun releasing 160 Mcft of water over 15 days to 12 drought-hit villages in Baramati, supporting agriculture and groundwater recharge following a poor monsoon.

Ceigall India reported a Q2 FY27 EBITDA surge to ₹174 crore with margins expanding to 17.02%, driven by disciplined project execution and robust operational efficiencies.

Ahmedabad municipal authorities launched a strict pollution crackdown, ordering the seizure of vehicles over 15 years old, sealing illegal construction sites, and planning 52 new public toilet blocks to improve civic infrastructure.

MSRTC and MahaMetro signed an MoU to redevelop the 15,400-square-metre Shivajinagar site into a modern bus port and integrated transport hub under a public-private partnership model.

State highway and PWD potholes in Moodbidri are scheduled for repairs by November and December respectively. The traffic meeting also addressed bus speeding, parking congestion, and transport permits.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Bengaluru-Pune bullet train and a 3,000 km expansion of high-speed rail corridors are planned, alongside new Vande Bharat services to boost regional connectivity.

The Cabinet approved the 309-km Manmad-Indore greenfield rail project with an investment of Rs. 180.36 bn. Targeted for completion by FY29, it will boost connectivity, freight, and regional trade.

Aluva's Old Marthandavarma Bridge reopens to vehicles after an eight-day closure for critical strengthening and repair work, restoring vital road connectivity two days ahead of schedule.

The Idakochi drinking water project, featuring underground and overhead tanks with a 1.3 million litre capacity and 700 free connections, is set for completion in December to resolve local water shortages.