Infrastructure & Construction News Today

NHAI is preparing a Detailed Project Report for the 99-km Mehatpur-Ranital four-lane highway, featuring new bridges over the Beas river, land acquisition, and improved connectivity between Chandigarh, Una, and Kangra.

West Bengal has received approval for six major road infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,042 crore under the CRIF scheme, aiming to improve regional connectivity and economic growth.

The Jammu-Srinagar corridor's multi-billion infrastructure projects, including the 250-km highway, 25 tunnels, and 272-km rail link, drastically reduce travel time and boost regional trade and horticulture.

The Northeast Frontier Railway has completed a Rs 7-crore rehabilitation of Assam's historic Saraighat Bridge after 63 years, successfully restoring its structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, and safety.

Mumbai's civic body invited agencies to process 2,715 tonnes of Plaster of Paris from festival immersions into reusable products, while also launching a project to convert organic waste into electricity.

The BMC launched an integrated system to handle 2,850 tonnes of POP Ganesh idols across Mumbai, ensuring retrieval within 24 hours, safe transport to Mulund, scientific processing, and material reuse.

RVNL's 125 km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project achieves a major milestone with its 41st tunnel breakthrough. The Rs 37,000 crore Himalayan project targets full completion by December 2029.

Jupiter Wagons incorporated a 99.9% owned subsidiary, Jupiter Rail Mobility, with an authorized capital of ₹15 lakh, aiming to expand its railway engineering and project capabilities.

Ascenso Tyres is investing $100 million in India to build All Steel Radial tyre manufacturing capabilities, expanding into giant mining tyres and targeting domestic and global markets through 2028.

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹10,998-crore, 43.218-km Varuna Elevated Corridor in Varanasi to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and enhance regional connectivity across transport networks.