Infrastructure & Construction News Today

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.

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.

The PAC criticized delays in highway construction, targeting a March 2027 completion. Safety audits cover 328 locations, with inspections done at 170 sites, as officials address slow progress and toll complaints.

Ahmedabad's 4.03-kilometre Sarkhej-Karnavati elevated corridor, built at ₹365 crore, will open during Diwali to ease traffic congestion and provide faster commutes for motorists.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted that inadequate signage on Indian highways contributes to nearly 5 lakh annual road accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths, urging better urban planning and strict accountability.

India's proposed Delhi-Guwahati bullet train faces major engineering challenges and high costs to cross the 16-22 km wide Chicken's Neck corridor via underground or elevated tracks.