Infrastructure & Construction News Today

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.

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.

The Rs 272-crore project to restore the 45-km Chikkamagaluru–NR Pura road is delayed as the Karnataka Forest Department awaits clearance for a survey through the Bhadra wildlife zone.

Ahmedabad proposed stricter demolition rules requiring a 7-day notice, safety nets, dust control, and debris management. The policy categorizes sites by scale, mandating waste reuse and technical supervision to ensure safety.

The Bombay High Court ruled that redevelopment projects cannot be halted due to business partner disputes, allowing construction to continue under court supervision to protect dependent flat buyers and society members.

The Rs 221-crore widening of the 6.4km highway stretch into a 10-lane road will begin after Diwali. Executed by NMC and funded by NHAI, it aims to ease congestion by August 2027.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy sought Yadav community support for three major development projects—Musi River Rejuvenation, Metro Phase-2, and Bharat Future City—while promising political empowerment and state festival status for Sadar.