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59 instances of major deficiencies found in national highways since 2019: Nitin Gadkari
Maharashtra reported 16 instances of deficiencies in the national highways, followed by 11 in Rajasthan and 7 in Uttar Pradesh
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:23 PM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends dual-track approach for NHAI’s twin challenges
The committee recommended a thorough portfolio analysis of all NHAI projects to identify those at critical stages where funding delays would cause disproportionate impact,
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Jammu: Levy only 20% fee at Lakhanpur, Ban toll plazas, high court tells govt, NHAI
Petitioner said a stretch of Pathankot-Udhampur highway in J&K was under construction since December 2021, even then people are being charged toll tax at Lakhanpur toll plaza, Thandi Khui toll plaza and Ban toll plaza
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Environment ministry orders cost-benefit analysis of bridge over Chilika lake
Chilika Lake is known for its endangered Irrawady Dolphins as well as millions of migratory birds that flock the brackish water lagoon every winter
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:00 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Construction of highways slowed in FY24; focus on road quality, safety: Ministry
Minister Nitin Gadkari recently told Parliament that nearly 44% of NH projects across 32 states and Union Territories are facing delays since March 2024.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:45 PM IST
NHAI to set up shelters for stray cattle along highways to reduce accidents
The number of accidents caused by stray cattle is on a rise in the country, prompting the Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh high courts to pull up authorities including NHAI
Published on Dec 24, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Jaipur highway accident site marked ‘blackspot’ but no action
The stretch of highway where an explosion from an LPG tanker leak killed 13 people on Friday was identified as a high-risk “blackspot”
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 01:09 AM IST
Senjuti Sengupta, Jaipur
NHA introduces performance rating system for road building firms
Contractors who score less than 70 out of 100 will be declared ‘non-performers’ and be ineligible to get new projects till their rating improves
Published on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Lucknow-Hardoi road construction deadline set
Lucknow divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob expressed concern about the quality of work and urged officials to ensure strict adherence to construction standards. She also mandated regular inspections of materials used in the project, said a press release from the Information department.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
DM inspects key interchange road near Jewar airport
Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), the concessionaire, has rescheduled the completion date from September 29, 2024, to April 2025
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 06:22 AM IST
UER-II to be ready by year end: Delhi LG office
LG VK Saxena reviewed the project during an inspection of the entire 75.7-kilometre stretch on Wednesday
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Only authorised pass holders will get toll waiver: NHAI
NHAI states only vehicles with designated passes will receive toll waivers for the Ganesh festival; others must pay between Sept 5-19.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Death of two kanwariyas: FIR lodged against NHAI officials
Families of two drowned kanwariyas filed a case against NHAI officials for negligence after the youths fell into Eastern Ganga Canal due to lack of safety measures.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 07:17 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Meerut
Staff, contractors feeling unsafe, may leave Delhi-Katra expressway project midway: NHAI
NHAI raised safety concerns for officers & contractor staff in Ludhiana & Jalandhar for Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway. Contractors may leave due to safety issues.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
GMDA, NHAI clears illegal structures at Rajiv Chowk
GMDA and NHAI conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Rajiv Chowk with 100 police personnel, clearing over 100 structures in 3 hours. Regular checks to prevent further encroachment planned.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:16 AM IST
PMC sets June 10 deadline for completion of pre-monsoon works
PMC additional municipal commissioner appealed to all officials of all departments to work together to complete pre-monsoon work till June 10
Updated on May 31, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Phase 1 of Delhi-Dehradun highway may get operational by June end: NHAI
The high-speed corridor, which consists of both ground-level and elevated sections, is being built at an estimated cost of ₹12,000 crore. It will give seamless connectivity to commuters between Delhi and Dehradun, and will halve the travel time from the current 5 hours to 2-and-a-half hours
Updated on May 03, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
NHAI defers decision to hike toll tax in Punjab, Haryana
Days after the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) announced revision of user fee at toll plazas in Punjab and Haryana from Monday, the decision was deferred reportedly due to the model code of conduct (MCC).
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jalandhar/ Karnal
Toll prices to go up on Bengaluru - Mysuru Expressway from April 1. Details
The revised toll fee will be collected at the Kanimanike and Sheshagirihalli toll booths on the expressway.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 03:24 PM IST
The Banyans of Chevella are safe for now
As the expansion plans of NH-163 are put on hold, a civil society campaign has shown why roadside trees are as important as forests
Published on Nov 10, 2023 09:38 PM IST
No flyover over Shamli bypass, farmers protest against NHAI
senior Samajwadi Party leader Prof Sudheer Panwar, who led the protest, explained that several important national highways including Delhi-Saharanpur, Karnal-Meerut, Dehradun-Delhi, Panipat-Khatima and Ambala-Gorakhpur passed through Shamli and to connect these highways, Shamli bypass of 30.5 km was under construction as part of Bharatmala project. He said the NHAI had not provided any flyovers and passes for safe passage to five crossings of existing roads and accidents occurred when the bypass was opened for testing.
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 08:00 AM IST
NH 5 in Himachal Pradesh reopens 10 days after being blocked due to landslide
A large number of vehicles, including trucks carrying apples and peas, were stuck after Kinnaur was cut off from Shimla.
Published on Sep 17, 2023 04:21 PM IST
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12 MNS activists detained over Mumbai-Goa highway protests
Twelve MNS activists were detained in Navi Mumbai for protesting the delay in completing the Mumbai-Goa highway. The NHAI says the project is nearing completion.
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 04:41 PM IST
Man mows down NHAI toll plaza employee to avoid paying in Noida
The toll staff worker, identified as Shekhar Yadav, has sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured leg, said officers
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:42 PM IST
Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane highway thrown open for traffic
The Kiratpur-Nerchowk section of the Kiratpur-Manali four lane highway has been opened on a trial basis, while a formal inauguration will be held later
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
NHAI's Expert committee to review safety on Bengaluru Mysuru expressway: Report
According to the government, this fully-access controlled expressway saw 100 deaths and 335 injuries due to accidents till June this year.
Published on Jul 18, 2023 06:12 PM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Pune BJP unit hopes infra projects will be inaugurated during PM’s visit
With civic elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad expected in October-November, the BJP wants key infrastructure projects completed as quickly as possible so that citizens can start using them and the party can gain mileage in the polls
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Kalyan-Murbad road gets monsoon ready, residents thank vigilant school
The Kalyan-Murbad National Highway in India, which includes a route used by school buses, has been concretised and made safe for monsoon season by the National Highway Authority of India following a two-year campaign by school authorities and citizens.The road was in poor condition with potholes and was dug up in places. The work was stalled several times but Sacred Heart School and locals continued to demand speedy action.
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Work on NH-48 stack interchange on track, June 3 finish targeted
An official said Kamal Gupta, the contractor’s managing director, was holding daily meetings to review the status of construction.
Updated on May 24, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Five tunnels on the Kiratpur-Manali highway set to be thrown open for trial runs
As many as 10 tunnels are being constructed between Pandoh to Aut in Mandi district as part of the project; five of them, between Hanogi to Jhalog, meanwhile, have been completed
Updated on May 19, 2023 11:41 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharmashala
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