Infrastructure & Construction News Today

West Bengal plans to adopt national best practices and new technologies from a two-day conclave to improve highway project execution, ensure faster delivery, and enhance construction quality.

Karnataka plans nine industrial townships, 6.5 lakh homes, an AI city, and major transport expansions across the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region under a new 10-15 year development plan.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has begun repainting major road dividers and footpath railings in yellow and white ahead of Durga Puja, replacing the previous blue-and-white theme.

Central Railway has floated an e-tender worth Rs. 49.31 billion for a 72.66-km section of the Indore-Manmad new rail line project, covering construction between Mhow and Gyaraspurkhedi in Madhya Pradesh.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been featured in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2027 list, highlighting its historic toy train journey, iconic steam locomotives, and cultural significance.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a proposed 630-km highway corridor linking Siliguri, Guwahati, and Shillong at an estimated cost of Rs. 615 billion to boost regional connectivity.

Telangana has sought Centre's approval for the immediate 6+2 lane expansion of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway-65 to ease congestion and reduce accidents, aiming to meet national safety targets by 2030.

Mumbai's gardens face a funding crisis with allocations dropping 62% over three years to Rs 68 crore, leaving 200 open spaces in disrepair amid rising heat and pollution.

Chennai Metrowater is increasing production at two desalination plants to 260 mld by November-end as reservoir storage drops to 37%, sustaining city supply for five months.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation approved renaming Wipro Circle and a 2.97-acre park after Dr. Manmohan Singh, alongside several civic infrastructure and lake rejuvenation projects worth crores.