Infrastructure & Construction News Today

A Rs 25.95-crore proposal for a 700-metre bridge between Vaitarna and Vadhiv has been submitted to the Maharashtra government to ensure safe transport for residents and students.

A new ?426 crore mobility package proposes 19 km of last-mile connections, road upgrades, and multi-modal transport integration around metro stations to ease daily travel and reduce congestion in Hinjewadi.

Pune's ₹3,000-crore, 44-km riverfront project faces scrutiny over flood safety, channelisation risks, and hydrological modelling amid extreme rainfall concerns, despite receiving revised environmental clearance in November 2024.

Railway construction in Pune from September 19 to October 4 will disrupt train operations during Ganeshotsav, causing cancellations and diversions, and increasing pressure on commuter mobility.

Maharashtra outlines a two-year infrastructure reset for the Pune metropolitan region, featuring inner and outer ring roads, tunnels, and mass transit projects aimed at improving connectivity and easing congestion.

A newly inaugurated municipal building's severe leakage, AC breakdowns, and falling plaster forced a council meeting into a local theatre, exposing poor construction quality and sparking political clashes.

Three of Himachal Pradesh's operational dams face safety risks and structural deficiencies amid extreme weather. The state spent Rs 141.12 crore on repairs during 2025-26, highlighting urgent climate resilience and maintenance needs.

Konkan Railway Corporation has signed an O&M agreement with Nepal Railway Company to operate smooth passenger train services on the cross-border rail link connecting Jaynagar and Kurtha-Bijalpura/Bhangaha.

Cemindia Projects boasts a ₹31,000 crore order book and targets 25% revenue growth in FY27, driven by strong infrastructure orders, private clients, and Adani Group projects.

Maharashtra has initiated the process for a potential Metro rail project in Nanded by preparing a Comprehensive Mobility Plan, aiming to improve urban transport infrastructure and manage growing populations over the next 20 years.