08 Oct 2025

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is considering extending its Phase II pink line to Kizhakkambalam to connect Infopark's upcoming Phase III campus. The discussions have started as the campus is expected to employ around 200,000 people, with an additional 400,000 associated with the project, making metro connectivity critical. The extension would also enhance accessibility to Infopark's Phase II campus. Progress depends on the ongoing land pooling process in Kizhakkambalam, with further talks planned once land formalities are completed.Read more

07 Oct 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport, soon to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to significantly enhance India's aviation infrastructure. Developed in phases with a total investment exceeding INR 19,500 crore, the first phase can handle 20 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to 90 million across four terminals. Adani Group, holding 74% stake, aims to make the airport both a passenger and cargo hub, enabling direct international flights to Europe and the US. The project also includes India's largest MRO facility and a cargo capacity of 3.8 million metric tonnes.Read more

07 Oct 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the construction of two 40-foot clock towers in Andheri West - one near Infinity Mall on Link Road and another close to the Andheri Sports Complex on Veera Desai Road - with a total budget of INR 1 crore. Each tower, costing INR 50 lakh, will feature fountains, landscaping, seating spaces, and decorative lighting, with completion targeted in six months. Officials said the project aims to beautify the area and create new local landmarks, though civic experts questioned its relevance given Mumbai's pressing infrastructure issues. Separately, the BMC is finalizing plans to relocate an illegal fish market from Dadar's Senapati Bapat Marg to Loop Road in Wadala following resident complaints about congestion and hygiene.Read more

07 Oct 2025

NHAI plans to install QR code-equipped project information signboards along national highways to provide travelers with quick access to essential details and emergency helplines. The boards will display highway numbers, chainage, contacts for the highway patrol, toll managers, resident engineers, and emergency helpline 1033. Positioned near rest areas, toll plazas, truck lay-byes, and highway start/end points, the signboards are designed to improve safety, assist in emergencies, and enhance awareness about national highway projects and facilities. This initiative aims to make travel along India's highways safer and more informed.Read more

07 Oct 2025

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has stated that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP), connecting southern Mizoram to the Bay of Bengal through Myanmar, is expected to be completed by 2027. The project includes maritime, river, and road transport routes, aiming to boost regional connectivity and trade. Construction of the Mizoram road section has been completed but commissioning is pending due to compensation issues. The ongoing extension of the railway line to Hmawngbuchhuah will further strengthen connectivity. The CM also highlighted the importance of tribal unity and cultural harmony in Mizoram.Read more

06 Oct 2025

Delhi's drainage master plan identifies elevated roads and ongoing infrastructure projects as key challenges to the city's water management system. The 30-year plan, costing around INR 57,000 crore, highlights how structures such as the Western Peripheral Expressway and the proposed elevated Ring Road can disrupt natural water flows, leading to waterlogging. It recommends integrating drainage into infrastructure design, adopting 'Blue-Green' and water-sensitive planning, and modernizing monitoring with smart sensors and dedicated maintenance teams. The plan also highlights inadequacies in the city's 50-year-old drainage network.Read more

06 Oct 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a INR 6,957 crore project to widen and upgrade the Kalibor-Numaligarh stretch of National Highway 715 in Assam. The project will develop an elevated corridor of 34.45 km through Kaziranga National Park to ensure safe wildlife movement, alongside upgrading 30.22 km of the existing highway. It includes bypasses around Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat towns, enhancing connectivity between Guwahati, Kaziranga, and Numaligarh, and supporting regional tourism, trade, and economic activities while linking key highways, airports, and railway stations.Read more

06 Oct 2025

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has launched a INR 175 crore project to build seven master plan roads totaling 27 km, aimed at enhancing connectivity to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport. These roads pass through key areas including Bheemili, Anandapuram, Gambheeram, and Adavivaram-Sontyam near Simhachalam. The project is designed to reduce congestion on the national highway and support smoother traffic flow. Officials highlighted that these roads will also act as development corridors, boosting regional infrastructure and urban growth.Read more

06 Oct 2025

Mumbai's road concretisation work is resuming after a four-month pause caused by the monsoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to complete 574 partially concreted roads first, followed by 776 new roads. Since its launch in January 2023, just over half of the project has been completed, with Phase 1 covering 700 roads at 63.5% progress and Phase 2 covering 1,421 roads at 36.8%. The project focuses on durable roads while considering local conditions and resident convenience. Narrow or encroached roads may receive alternative treatments until conditions allow full concretisation.Read more

06 Oct 2025

Bihar is set to launch three major road projects along the Ganga River with a combined cost of INR 17,000 crore, aimed at improving connectivity, boosting economic growth, and promoting tourism. Developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), the projects include the Digha-Sherpur-Bihta-Koilwar (35.65 km) stretch at INR 6,495.79 crore, the Munger-Sultanganj (42 km) stretch at INR 5,119.80 crore, and the Sultanganj-Bhagalpur-Sabour (41.33 km) corridor at INR 4,849.83 crore. Tendering has been completed, and letters of acceptance issued. Once operational, the 84 km Munger-Bhagalpur-Sabour route will serve as a vital corridor, easing congestion and enhancing tourism with scenic Ganga-side travel.Read more