04 Dec 2025

The MMRDA has started constructing the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a six?lane elevated corridor linking Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar. The corridor will pass through key suburbs, merge with existing elevated roads, and provide a connection to the Samruddhi Expressway. It will feature a modern single-pier design, ramps at major junctions, and a toll plaza. Environmental measures include preserving 127 Pink Trumpet trees and planting 4,175 compensatory trees. Once completed, the freeway is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to 25-30 minutes.Read more

03 Dec 2025

An INR 83 crore railway overbridge at Jamunamukh in Assam's Hojai district was inaugurated this past week. The 951-metre structure, with a 7.5-metre wide motorable stretch, is aimed at easing movement between Dabaka, Kampur and Jamunamukh railway stations. Alongside the launch, the state government opened new community facilities and a model high school at tea estates, and initiated flood-protection works valued at around INR 80 crore for areas affected by the Kopili River. Several school-infrastructure projects were also started, and ongoing welfare schemes for low-income families were highlighted.Read more

03 Dec 2025

ECoR has completed the breakthrough of Tunnel No.35, a 630 metre tunnel between Sikarpai and Keutguda stations on the Koraput-Singapur Road doubling project, achieving full alignment accuracy. The milestone highlights precise engineering and coordinated work by senior officials and construction teams. Once the doubling project is fully operational, rail capacity and connectivity on the Koraput-Rayagada section are expected to improve significantly. Previously, ECoR had used ballastless-track technology in other tunnels to enhance stability, durability, and reduce maintenance needs, demonstrating a focus on long-term infrastructure quality.Read more

03 Dec 2025

The MMRDA recently lowered India's largest 13.34?metre TBM at the Thane shaft a significant step for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park. When completed, the 11.8?km, three-lane twin tunnels will link Ghodbunder Road with the Western Express Highway, cutting the current 60-90 minute commute down to around 15 minutes. Construction has advanced with casting yards, shaft work, and land acquisition. Planned to start tunnelling early next year, the project uses advanced TBMs to limit ecological impact and promises major relief to traffic, pollution and travel time for commuters.Read more

03 Dec 2025

UPMRC has announced a strategic plan to build a 1,575 km metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047, focusing on expansions in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra while introducing new corridors in Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Several other districts will also receive metro lines to strengthen inter-city connectivity. The initial 525 km phase requires INR 1,040 crore annually, with 790 km planned for completion by 2035. Leveraging its strong track record, UPMRC aims to enhance urban transport efficiency and support long-term sustainable development.Read more

02 Dec 2025

The Gujarat government has cleared a long-pending infrastructure request from Moddar, a remote village in Porbandar district. Through the state's Swagat grievance platform, villagers had sought a direct road and a bridge to Kutiyana city, as their existing route required travelling nearly 20 km through multiple villages and remained unusable for most months due to flooding. The state has now sanctioned INR 9 crore for a minor bridge, a culvert and a 3-km road between Moddar and Pasvari. The decision is expected to improve travel for students, farmers and patients.Read more

02 Dec 2025

Indore Metro conducted an 11?km trolley trial from Malviya Nagar Square to Super Corridor 2, with MPMRCL MD S Krishna Chaitanya inspecting civil works, lifts, escalators, ticketing areas, control rooms, and track systems at multiple stations. This trial is a key step toward extending metro services beyond SC 03. Following earlier successful runs, including a 5 km stretch from SC-03 to MR-10, the inspections reflect steady progress in phase?II expansion. Authorities are focused on completing all remaining works on time while ensuring high standards, aiming to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly metro services.Read more

02 Dec 2025

Mumbai has recorded a clear rise in air pollution levels, mainly driven by large-scale construction work and steady growth in vehicular emissions. Experts from IIT-Bombay and the IMD have explained that seasonal weather conditions, including cooler nights and calmer winds, are allowing pollutants to stay close to the surface. While the citywide AQI has remained in the moderate bracket, certain pockets such as the Bandra Kurla Complex experienced severe readings. The municipal body has issued multiple guidelines and stop-work notices to control dust and restrict further deterioration.Read more

02 Dec 2025

The Warangal railway manufacturing unit is under construction and expected to be completed in 2026. Built over 160 acres with INR 521 crore invested in its first phase, the facility is being constructed using sustainable methods and advanced technology. It will produce 16-20-car MEMU rakes for short and medium-distance travel. Officials expect it to strengthen railway manufacturing capacity, generate jobs, and support ancillary industries. During inspection, the minister also reviewed related projects such as a planned airport, a textile park and a heritage-area tourism scheme.Read more

02 Dec 2025

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has begun offering app-exclusive discounted monthly passes for Metro Line 3, aiming to encourage digital ticketing and reduce dependence on physical tokens. Commuters can now purchase 60-trip passes at a 15 % discount and 45-trip passes at a 10 % discount, with the entire process - from payment to activation - completed within the MetroConnect3 mobile app. The initiative, rolled out earlier this week, builds on MMRC's recent digital-first approach and is expected to extend to National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) users in the near future.Read more