Priyanka Vig

06 Jul 2026

Mumbai is a city where more than half of all daily journeys are made on foot, yet safe footpaths remain the exception rather than the norm. Across much of the city, pavements are missing, too narrow, encroached upon, or damaged, forcing pedestrians to walk alongside moving traffic. Although the Supreme Court has recognised access to safe and accessible footpaths as a fundamental right and BMC has introduced new policies and funding to improve pedestrian infrastructure, progress on the ground remains slow. While a few parts of South Mumbai and select suburban corridors have seen improvements, large sections of the city particularly the eastern suburbs and low-income neighbourhoods continue to lack basic walking infrastructure. The result is a city that depends on walking every day but has yet to make pedestrians a genuine priority in its urban planning.Read more

06 Jul 2026

Suzlon has secured a 105 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy, marking the first commercial deployment of its newly launched S175 5.0 MW wind turbine. The project will involve the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of 21 S175 wind turbine generators in Bijapur, Karnataka. The latest contract, awarded within two weeks of the turbine's launch, also strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies, taking their cumulative order book to 400.8 MW in less than 14 months. Suzlon said the S175 is India's tallest and most powerful wind turbine, designed to improve energy generation and expand the viability of wind projects across new locations.Read more

06 Jul 2026

• The Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) will develop a INR 18 crore 'Modern Road' between Champa Devi Park and Taramandal, creating a model corridor showcasing next-generation urban infrastructure.
• The project will integrate smart utilities, including underground power cables, stormwater drainage, utility ducts, pedestrian-friendly pathways, landscaping and modern street lighting to improve mobility and aesthetics.
• Conceived as a pilot initiative, the road is expected to set new benchmarks for urban road planning and serve as a template for future infrastructure projects across Uttar Pradesh.
• The initiative aligns with the state government's focus on building sustainable, technology-enabled and citizen-centric urban infrastructure while enhancing Gorakhpur's overall connectivity and public spaces.Read more

Gurugram News Desk

06 Jul 2026

The Haryana government has proposed a 35-km metro corridor with 28 stations connecting Sector 56 to Pachgaon to improve connectivity across Gurugram's rapidly expanding residential, commercial and industrial areas. The corridor will feature interchanges with the Rapid Metro, Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and a station serving the planned Global City in Sector 36A. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been completed and is under review by the state government. Once approved, the project is expected to reduce road congestion, improve public transport accessibility and support Gurugram's long-term urban expansion.Read more

06 Jul 2026

The Punjab government has commenced construction of a new road over bridge (ROB) in Dhuri, Sangrur district, with an investment of INR 54.76 crore aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving regional connectivity. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone for the project in the past week, stating that the two-lane bridge with a pedestrian footpath will be built over the Sheron Distributary near Level Crossing No. 62-A on the Rajpura–Bathinda railway line. Funded by the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB), the project has secured all statutory approvals and is scheduled for completion by October 2027. The state government said the bridge has been designed to improve transport infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted access through the existing lower railway crossing to support local businesses and residents.Read more

06 Jul 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Manoharpura toll plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway-48 in Rajasthan, marking another step towards barrier-free electronic toll collection. The rollout follows the launch of Rajasthan's first MLFF system at the Daulatpura toll plaza in the past month. The authority also plans to extend the technology to the Shahjahanpur toll plaza on the same corridor. The MLFF system combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology with FASTag-based toll collection, allowing vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping while enabling automated user fee collection and reducing congestion.Read more

Pune News Desk

06 Jul 2026

• Pune IT City Metro Rail Corporation (PITCMRL) has completed a 60-metre-long foot overbridge (FOB) at Wakad Metro Station on Metro Line 3 to improve pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity across the • Mumbai–Bengaluru Highway.
• The bridge provides a safe crossing for both metro commuters and the general public, reducing dependence on busy road crossings and improving access to Wakad Chowk.
• Installed during carefully planned late-night operations, the structure is part of preparations for the commercial launch of Pune Metro Line 3 and the development of Wakad as a multimodal transit hub.
• The project is expected to strengthen integration between metro services, buses, taxis and other last-mile transport options while enhancing commuter convenience in one of Pune's busiest transport corridors.Read more

06 Jul 2026

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for the construction of the 62.7-km Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road (ORR) from Navaikulam to Vizhinjam in Kerala.
• The project, estimated to cost INR 8,004.72 crore, will be developed on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) mode as part of NH-866.
• Bidding documents are available from June 5 to August 6, 2026, with online bids to be submitted by August 5 and opened on August 7.
• The proposed corridor is expected to enhance regional connectivity by linking Navaikulam and Vizhinjam, supporting smoother movement of passenger and freight traffic.Read more

06 Jul 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL) has secured an INR 2,831.11 crore contract to develop a 600 MW solar power plant at Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh. Awarded by Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited, the project comprises two 300 MW units and will supply electricity at a tariff of INR 2.73 per kWh. The project strengthens CIL's renewable energy portfolio and supports the company's strategy to expand clean energy infrastructure alongside its core mining business.Read more

05 Jul 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is moving closer to making the entire Delhi–Jaipur stretch of NH-48 barrier-free by expanding its Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. Following the rollout at Daulatpura and the latest launch at Manoharpura Toll Plaza, the authority now plans to upgrade Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza as well. The technology-driven initiative aims to eliminate toll barriers, reduce travel time, improve fuel efficiency and create a seamless commuting experience on one of India's busiest highway corridors.Read more