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NHAI to complete Gurugram-Pataudi highway by year-end

NHAI officials said that only three obstacles are now left for the completion of the highway, which includes the shifting of four high tension power lines in the Wazirpur section, the demolition of a drain in the same stretch and one railway over bridge at Inchhapuri near Pataudi

The under-construction Gurugram-Pataudi-Rewari highway. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Kherki Daula: No hike in toll fee for private vehicles

Every year, the highway authority revises the toll fees based on the annual wholesale price index and the revised rates are implemented across the country from April 1. The Kherki Daula toll plaza witnesses around 2 lakh vehicles crossing the road daily, out of which about 60,000 vehicles pay the fees, according to the highway operator

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has not increased the toll charges for private cars and jeeps in its annual toll revision exercise, which is due to come into force from April 1 at the Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurugram. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

NHAI GM among 4 arrested by CBI for ₹15 lakh bribe to clear inflated bills in Bihar

CBI said searches at premises linked to the accused at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Purnia, Ranchi and Varanasi led to recovery of ₹1.18 crore

A case was registered by CBI on March 22 against 12 accused including six public servants of the rank of Chief General Manager/General Manager (GM) and other ranks of NHAI. (NHAI)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:18 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Union minister directs NHAI to hasten projects along NH-48

Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh visited key points on NH-48, urging NHAI to expedite projects and alleviate traffic congestion.

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Two-wheelers banned on Bengaluru-Chennai expressway after fatal crash: Report

The accident occurred on Sunday near Kolar, when an SUV lost control and crashed head-on into a two-wheeler traveling in the opposite direction.

An aerial view shows partially opened stretch of Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway in Hoskote.(AFP)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 03:56 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Using AI to verify toll collections on NH: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari was responding to a question by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on steps taken by the government to tackle frauds related to toll collection on national highways

NHAI aims to strengthen the cash collection process from invalid/non FASTag vehicles. (PTI file photo)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:28 PM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee

Take prompt measures to curb accidents on Mum-A’bad highway: Palghar SP to NHAI

Palghar SP requests NHAI to install crash barriers and signage on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway after 83 deaths in 82 accidents in 2024.

Mumbai, India, July 19, 2024: Heavy traffic jams on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway due to potholes. (Photo by Azim Tamboli)

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Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByYogsh Naik

Two lanes of Dwarka e-way shut for repairing expansion joint

To prevent any untoward incident, the highway authority has installed barricades and warning tapes to alert fast-moving vehicles about the lane closure, officials said

The two closed lanes of the Dwarka Expressway stretch near Bajghera exit point. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

NHAI’s outstanding liabilities reduced by ₹ 50,652 cr

The debt reduction of NHAI was primarily through the National Highways Infra Trust, the Infrastructure Investment Trust to shed high interest loans from commercial banks

People watching the budget presentation by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an Electronic shop in Kolkata on Saturday. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:40 PM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee

Toll plazas under NHAI scrutiny following STF raids in Gkp

A technical team from NHAI thoroughly examined computers and laptops at the plazas but reportedly did not find any significant evidence

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 10:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

‘Why should Govt not adhere to timelines’: SC slams Centre over NHAI plea

Appearing for the National Highways Authority of India, SG Tushar Mehta assured the top court that the issue will be address.

The Supreme Court dismissed the plea as 'time-barred'.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Jan 03, 2025 06:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Gurugram: NHAI repairs potholes on Hero Honda to Umang Bhardwaj Chowk stretch

The repairs, involving earth mixed with stones, have made the road navigable, although vehicles need to move slowly, officials said

A traffic police constable repairs potholes between Umang Bhardwaj Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk near Sector 37 on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

NHAI to repair Gurugram road on priority post rains

The contractor for the project has also been asked to take up patch work at the damaged stretches as soon as the weather improves

The road stretch between Hero Honda Chowk and Umang Bhardwaj Chowk is in a bad condition and has developed large potholes, making commuting quite difficult on the stretch. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl, Gurugram

NHAI plans to induct patrol vehicles with dashboard cameras, AI video analytics

These vehicles, to be called ‘Rajmarg Saathi’, will capture and identify cracks and potholes as well as other elements

Gurugram: The National Highway-48 near the cloverleaf interchange on September 20, 2024. (HT FILE PHOTO/Parveen Kumar)

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Published on Dec 13, 2024 09:07 PM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee

NHAI urges MCG to curb garbage dumping along Dwarka e-way

In a letter dated November 15, the maintenance manager of the Dwarka Expressway highlighted the issue to NHAI, highlighting the difficulties faced in maintaining cleanliness

Garbage illegally dumped along Dwarka Expressway near Sector 104 as of Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl, Gurugram

Ludhiana: 1.5-year stalemate ends as NHAI begins flyover repair in city

The repair work was delayed as officials of the National Highways Authority of India and the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation had jurisdictional issue related to the flyover at the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev inter-bus terminus

The flyover located near the bus fare collection centre is dotted by various potholes and loose gravel, posing risks to vehicles. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 06, 2024 10:41 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

NHAI installs 175 cameras on Delhi-Ggm, Dwarka e-ways; to be functional in 2 months

The work on the command-and-control centre being built near the Delhi-Gurgaon border along the Dwarka expressway will be completed over the next two months and the system will become operational, an NHAI official said

CCTV cameras installed on the Delhi-Gurugram expressway near the Signature Tower flyover on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Attack on workers: NHAI writes to DGP, alleges police ‘inaction’

NHAI has urged Punjab police to act on recent assaults against laborers at a highway project, citing past inaction and safety concerns for workers.

One of the labourers engaged at the Amritsar-Hoshiarpur-Una national highway project site in Amritsar, being treated at a hospital after he was injured in an attack on November 27. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByNavneet Sharma, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: Dilapidated road stretch leaves residents peeved

The 300-metre stretch from bus stand to Bharat Nagar Chowk has not been repaired for months reportedly due to some tussle between the National Highways Authority of India and a contractor.

The damaged road from bus stand to Bharat Nagar Chowk in a bad condition in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:10 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: NHAI to re-invite tenders for southern bypass NH, says Gadkari to MP Arora

This comes after Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora met the Union minister earlier this year to discuss the resumption of Southern Ludhiana Bypass Greenfield Highway

“I have directed NHAI to take prompt action for inviting fresh tender and re-award the work, which would otherwise may not be feasible if the possession of land is not ensured timely by the state government,” said Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari in a letter to Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora. (HT File)

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Published on Nov 22, 2024 09:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Will Lucknow-Prayagraj road widening project see completion before Mahakumbh?

The project, which includes the stretch between Rae Bareli and Prayagraj, is critical to accommodate the surge in traffic expected for the fair

The Lucknow-Prayagraj stretch is one of the busiest highways reporting movement of around 15,000 to 20,000 four-wheelers every day, and during Mahakumbh, this number is expected to double. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava

Ludhiana: No action taken yet over illegal ad poles along NH

Navjot Sohi, a resident of Khanna, Ludhiana, said this is a clear violation by the private firm, the district administration and the municipal council; these large poles pose a danger to the commuters

NHAI officials say they will write to DC again. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 05:54 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Zirakpur bypass project gets one step closer to reality

During a meeting of the 23-member Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA), chaired by Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, the NHAI delivered a presentation on the project

The bypass is strategically important as it will offer signal-free connectivity from the Chandimandir Western Command headquarters to the Chandigarh airport. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Four-lane ring road from Mullanpur to Baddi on the anvil

An official said the project was awaiting forest clearance from the Punjab government; also, a detailed project report is being prepared

The 18-km stretch is a part of the ring road to be constructed around Chandigarh. (HT File)

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Published on Oct 21, 2024 10:40 PM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: No action taken over advertisement poles installed sans sanction

Almost three months after permission was denied, no action has been taken against over 20 advertisement poles that were installed along the national highway in Khanna.

NHAI officials say they denied permission to Khanna administration 3 months ago (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:46 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Hoskote-TN border stretch of Bengaluru's STRR to be launched by Mar 2025: Report

The NHAI is set to complete the Hoskote to Tamil Nadu border stretch of the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road by March 2025, extending its length to 102.6 km.

This project, part of a larger 288 km initiative, will offer toll-free travel initially and aims to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and Chennai. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 28, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Gadkari calls for better roads, warning erring NHAI contractors and officers

The minister was at the Duhai interchange of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) for a tree plantation drive where he expressed unhappiness over the maintenance work

Stating that 40% of air pollution in the country was related to MoRTH and use of fossil fuel, he said their department holds more responsibility to curb air pollution. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Main entry points under repair at Transport Nagar in Ludhiana, visitors hassled

The simultaneous road repair works at the two main entry points of Transport Nagar has left transporters struggling, especially ahead of the crucial hosiery season.

A view of poor road conditions at key entry point to Transport Nagar in Ludhiana on Thursday, September 12, 2024. (Manish/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Sep 14, 2024 10:13 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

NHAI to fill 60 manager vacancies on deputation basis, application underway

NHAI Manager Recruitment 2024: The application window is open and forms can be submitted up to September 23 (6 pm) on nhai.gov.in.

NHAI Manager Recruitment 2024: Application for 60 vacancies underway (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Sep 08, 2024 12:05 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Stalled 11 years ago, Zirakpur ring road project back on track

The proposed 200-foot wide, six-lane bypass, running approximately 16.5 kilometres, will start from the Patiala-Zirakpur light point (Airport junction) and end at the old Panchkula light point

Work on the project had originally begun in 2013 but was halted in February 2014 when some landowners went to court, seeking higher compensation. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

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NHAI officials said that only three obstacles are now left for the completion of the highway, which includes the shifting of four high tension power lines in the Wazirpur section, the demolition of a drain in the same stretch and one railway over bridge at Inchhapuri near Pataudi

CBI said searches at premises linked to the accused at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Purnia, Ranchi and Varanasi led to recovery of ₹1.18 crore

Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh visited key points on NH-48, urging NHAI to expedite projects and alleviate traffic congestion.

The accident occurred on Sunday near Kolar, when an SUV lost control and crashed head-on into a two-wheeler traveling in the opposite direction.

Gadkari was responding to a question by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on steps taken by the government to tackle frauds related to toll collection on national highways

Palghar SP requests NHAI to install crash barriers and signage on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway after 83 deaths in 82 accidents in 2024.

To prevent any untoward incident, the highway authority has installed barricades and warning tapes to alert fast-moving vehicles about the lane closure, officials said

The debt reduction of NHAI was primarily through the National Highways Infra Trust, the Infrastructure Investment Trust to shed high interest loans from commercial banks

A technical team from NHAI thoroughly examined computers and laptops at the plazas but reportedly did not find any significant evidence

Appearing for the National Highways Authority of India, SG Tushar Mehta assured the top court that the issue will be address.

The repairs, involving earth mixed with stones, have made the road navigable, although vehicles need to move slowly, officials said

The contractor for the project has also been asked to take up patch work at the damaged stretches as soon as the weather improves

These vehicles, to be called ‘Rajmarg Saathi’, will capture and identify cracks and potholes as well as other elements

In a letter dated November 15, the maintenance manager of the Dwarka Expressway highlighted the issue to NHAI, highlighting the difficulties faced in maintaining cleanliness

The repair work was delayed as officials of the National Highways Authority of India and the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation had jurisdictional issue related to the flyover at the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev inter-bus terminus

The work on the command-and-control centre being built near the Delhi-Gurgaon border along the Dwarka expressway will be completed over the next two months and the system will become operational, an NHAI official said

NHAI has urged Punjab police to act on recent assaults against laborers at a highway project, citing past inaction and safety concerns for workers.

The 300-metre stretch from bus stand to Bharat Nagar Chowk has not been repaired for months reportedly due to some tussle between the National Highways Authority of India and a contractor.

This comes after Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora met the Union minister earlier this year to discuss the resumption of Southern Ludhiana Bypass Greenfield Highway

The project, which includes the stretch between Rae Bareli and Prayagraj, is critical to accommodate the surge in traffic expected for the fair

Navjot Sohi, a resident of Khanna, Ludhiana, said this is a clear violation by the private firm, the district administration and the municipal council; these large poles pose a danger to the commuters

During a meeting of the 23-member Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA), chaired by Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, the NHAI delivered a presentation on the project

An official said the project was awaiting forest clearance from the Punjab government; also, a detailed project report is being prepared

Almost three months after permission was denied, no action has been taken against over 20 advertisement poles that were installed along the national highway in Khanna.

The NHAI is set to complete the Hoskote to Tamil Nadu border stretch of the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road by March 2025, extending its length to 102.6 km.

The minister was at the Duhai interchange of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) for a tree plantation drive where he expressed unhappiness over the maintenance work

The simultaneous road repair works at the two main entry points of Transport Nagar has left transporters struggling, especially ahead of the crucial hosiery season.

NHAI Manager Recruitment 2024: The application window is open and forms can be submitted up to September 23 (6 pm) on nhai.gov.in.

The proposed 200-foot wide, six-lane bypass, running approximately 16.5 kilometres, will start from the Patiala-Zirakpur light point (Airport junction) and end at the old Panchkula light point

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