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Traffic cops seek to turn 3 key roads signal-free with U-turns

Officers aware of the developments said the changes chiefly included creating U-turns to facilitate signal-free movement

Traffic jam on the Ring Road. (HT Archive)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh

Delhi govt plans to rope in consultants to analyse traffic jams at five locations

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Updated on Apr 24, 2025 10:31 PM IST

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GMDA to seek nod for ₹3,000-crore infra push in Gurugram

GMDA seeks approval for ₹3,000 crore infrastructure projects, focusing on roads, drainage, and water supply upgrades in Gurugram at Wednesday's meeting.

To address water supply issues, the authority proposes replacing the master supply pipeline from Basai Water Treatment Plant to Sector 16 boosting station with an allocation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>110 crore. (HT Archive)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Mumbai-Goa highway to be completed by June 2025, Nitin Gadkari says

Gadkari also said that "in the next two years, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States."

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addresses the gathering during the 78th Vasant Vyakhyanmala organised by Amar Hind Mandal, in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)(ANI - X)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:53 AM IST

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Govt to announce new toll policy soon, will give reasonable concession to consumers: Gadkari

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 04:17 PM IST

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Gadkari reply in Lok Sabha on traffic congestion in Delhi

The union minister said that the problem of increasing traffic congestion on the roads of the Capital is a complex issue

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana MC to give facelift to focal point areas with projects worth over ₹35 crore

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal stated that the facelift include projects worth around ₹11.50 crore for upgrading road infrastructure and ₹7.5 crore for streets lights/high mast lights among other projects for improving sewerage system, redeveloping parks

MC chief says upgrade includes better road infra, streetlights and new sewer lines. (HT file photo)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PWD to strengthen, repair 54 key Delhi roads from March

Officials said the list of roads was discussed with PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday and will be finalised in the first week of March

Officials estimate the work to cost around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>350 crore this time, subject to the minister’s approval. In 2024-25, around 150 kilometres of roads were strengthened and work on another 108 kilometres is underway. (HT Archive/Representative photo)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 10:59 PM IST

BySnehil Sinha

Panel for no-honking zones, safety devices at black spots in Chandigarh

A meeting, chaired by Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, focused on several key initiatives, including upgrades to road infrastructure, engineering improvements and stricter traffic regulations

Notable measures discussed included the closure of median cuts on the dividing road between Sector 14/25, establishment of “No-Honking Zones” across Chandigarh. (Getty image)

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 10:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali’s killer roads claimed 312 lives in 2024

Around half of the fatalities (150) have come from Zirakpur, Lalru and Dera Bassi, which leave much to be desired in terms of road infrastructure, whereas areas falling under Mohali municipal corporation (MC), where the road conditions are comparatively better, reported less than 30 fatalities in 2024

State road safety adviser Navdeep Asija attributed the high fatality rate to poor infrastructure development, including lack of pedestrian crossings and cycle tracks. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

ATMS survey report reveals severe traffic congestion on 19 arterial roads and 125 chowks

The smart city department has handed over the survey report to the Pune traffic police and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on January 16, 2025 for further analysis and action in dealing with congestion and slow-moving traffic

Additional commissioner of police (eastern region) Manoj Patil said that the traffic police have been working closely with social groups. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

PMRDA mandates quality roadworks with contractor accountability

Contractors will be held responsible for repairing any road damage occurring within three to five years of construction, said metropolitan commissioner Yogesh Mhase

PMRDA has completed 92 road projects across the district, focusing on key talukas. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Dec 06, 2024 10:58 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

New bus stand at Shimla’s Dhalli gets off ground

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasised the state government’s commitment to strengthen road infrastructure

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other ministers at the inauguration of the Dhalli bus stand. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

New 335-km Bengaluru-Mangaluru expressway to cut travel time by 7-8 hrs: Report

MoRTH plans high-speed expressway to connect Bengaluru and Mangaluru, reducing travel time by 7-8 hours.

The Bengaluru-Mangaluru high-speed expressway project aims to strengthen connectivity between the southern and coastal regions of Karnataka. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo/Representative image)

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Published on Nov 12, 2024 04:45 PM IST

ByYamini C S

GMDA to seek approval for 39 infra projects worth ₹2,254 crore

GMDA seeks ₹253 crore for 11 infrastructure projects in Gurugram, focusing on water management, road repairs, and transport improvements.

Key projects focus on enhancing water management, roads, drains, and transport facilities across the city, a senior GMDA official added (HT Archive)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Bengaluru road widening: Travel time from MG Road to Bellandur cut to 5-8 mins

The Defence Ministry transferred 12.34 acres to BBMP for Bengaluru's major road expansion.

Bengaluru is infamous for its traffic congestion.(Kashif Masood/HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 29, 2024 10:13 AM IST

ByYamini C S

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 unveils 14-lane project to boost connectivity between Bengaluru, Pune

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new 14-lane highway project aimed at improving connectivity between Bengaluru, Pune, and Sambhajinagar.

The project aims to cut traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway by 50% and enhance regional economic ties. (Pic for representation)

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Published on Sep 21, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ByYamini C S

PCMC approves ambitious “Harit Setu” project to improve city roads

The project seeks to create an integrated road network that will not only improve traffic flow but also promote sustainability through eco-friendly urban designs

The “Harit Setu” project focuses on creating a modern road network adhering to international standards, designed to meet the needs of all citizens, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Mohali MC demands approach road to Dera Bassi biogas plant

The proposed biogas plant will help alleviate Mohali’s trash troubles by converting wet waste from six urban local bodies — Mohali, Banur, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi, Lalru and Nayagaon — into compressed biogas, which can be used as fuel in vehicles

Since June this year, Mohali has been reeling under a waste management crisis as the Phase 8-B dumpsite was closed following a high court rap. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Karnataka cabinet okays loan proposal for Bengaluru Business Corridor: Report

The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved a proposal to secure long-term loans to fund the Bengaluru Business Corridor project.

The BDA has earmarked 1,950 acres for the project, with land acquisition costs potentially exceeding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 crore. (X)

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Published on Sep 07, 2024 11:30 AM IST

ByYamini C S

Road, drainage in Bengaluru's Chickpet to be revamped for ₹9.5 crore: Report

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is investing ₹9.5 crore to improve road and drainage infrastructure in key areas of the Chickpet constituency.

Work is set to begin soon and is expected to be completed within three months, enhancing connectivity and addressing local drainage issues. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Sep 02, 2024 07:00 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Karnataka cabinet okays Bengaluru's mega tunnel project for ₹12,690 cr: Report

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a ₹12,690 crore underground mega tunnel road network project to tackle Bengaluru's traffic congestion woes.

This initiative will feature an 18-kilometer twin-tube tunnel extending from Hebbal flyover to the Central Silk Board junction, complete with five entry and exit points. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 24, 2024 12:00 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Broken roads in Gurugram’s Udyog Vihar, commuters and residents suffer for years

Roads, particularly in Phases 1, 2, and 3, are in a deplorable state, leading to long daily traffic jams

A garbage dump site on the roadside in Udyog Vihar in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByIshita Singh, Gurugram

Bengaluru residents perform ‘pothole puja’ to protest bad roads in Jayanagar

In a creative protest against persistent potholes, Jayanagar residents performed a puja at a troublesome pothole on Varamahalakshmi day.

This 'Gundi Pujan' aims to highlight the city's road maintenance issues and push for urgent repairs.(X)

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Published on Aug 18, 2024 09:27 AM IST

ByYamini C S

Karnataka's Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway to trial new GNSS toll system: Report

The introduction of a GNSS-based toll collection system on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway aims to streamline toll operations.

The Panipat-Hisar section of NH-709 (formerly NH-71A) in Haryana will also adopt the GNSS system as part of this pilot initiative.(ANI file photo)

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Published on Jul 25, 2024 12:29 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Future metro lines to follow double-decker flyover design, says DK Shivakumar

The DCM said future metro projects will adopt the double-decker flyover model considering challenges in land acquisition and their use in easing traffic.

South India's first double-decker flyover was recently launched in Bengaluru.

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Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:05 PM IST

ByYamini C S

PM Modi to launch Chennai-Bengaluru expressway by year-end: Report

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that PM Modi will inaugurate the Chennai-Bengaluru expressway before December.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks during a party's Special Executive Meeting, in Bengaluru on Thursday.(PTI)

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Commuters demand swift opening of double-decker flyover in Bengaluru: Report

Bengaluru commuters press for immediate access to the double-decker flyover at the traffic-ridden Silk Board junction, opposing delays in its inauguration.

Bengaluru's double-decker flyover.(constrofacilitator)

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Published on Jul 03, 2024 02:07 PM IST

ByYamini C S

DK Shivakumar reacts to viral video of residents cleaning accident-prone road

In a proactive move, residents in Balagere joined forces to clean a hazardous road stretch between Kadubeesanahalli and Varthur.

Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids and severe traffic congestion, residents armed themselves with work gloves and began clearing a nearly three km stretch of accumulated silt.(X)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:19 PM IST

ByYamini C S

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Officers aware of the developments said the changes chiefly included creating U-turns to facilitate signal-free movement

Delhi govt plans to rope in consultants to analyse traffic jams at five locations

GMDA seeks approval for ₹3,000 crore infrastructure projects, focusing on roads, drainage, and water supply upgrades in Gurugram at Wednesday's meeting.

Gadkari also said that "in the next two years, India's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States."

Govt to announce new toll policy soon, will give reasonable concession to consumers: Gadkari

The union minister said that the problem of increasing traffic congestion on the roads of the Capital is a complex issue

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal stated that the facelift include projects worth around ₹11.50 crore for upgrading road infrastructure and ₹7.5 crore for streets lights/high mast lights among other projects for improving sewerage system, redeveloping parks

Officials said the list of roads was discussed with PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday and will be finalised in the first week of March

A meeting, chaired by Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, focused on several key initiatives, including upgrades to road infrastructure, engineering improvements and stricter traffic regulations

The smart city department has handed over the survey report to the Pune traffic police and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on January 16, 2025 for further analysis and action in dealing with congestion and slow-moving traffic

Contractors will be held responsible for repairing any road damage occurring within three to five years of construction, said metropolitan commissioner Yogesh Mhase

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasised the state government’s commitment to strengthen road infrastructure

MoRTH plans high-speed expressway to connect Bengaluru and Mangaluru, reducing travel time by 7-8 hours.

GMDA seeks ₹253 crore for 11 infrastructure projects in Gurugram, focusing on water management, road repairs, and transport improvements.

The Defence Ministry transferred 12.34 acres to BBMP for Bengaluru's major road expansion.

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.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new 14-lane highway project aimed at improving connectivity between Bengaluru, Pune, and Sambhajinagar.

The project seeks to create an integrated road network that will not only improve traffic flow but also promote sustainability through eco-friendly urban designs

The proposed biogas plant will help alleviate Mohali’s trash troubles by converting wet waste from six urban local bodies — Mohali, Banur, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi, Lalru and Nayagaon — into compressed biogas, which can be used as fuel in vehicles

The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved a proposal to secure long-term loans to fund the Bengaluru Business Corridor project.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is investing ₹9.5 crore to improve road and drainage infrastructure in key areas of the Chickpet constituency.

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a ₹12,690 crore underground mega tunnel road network project to tackle Bengaluru's traffic congestion woes.

Roads, particularly in Phases 1, 2, and 3, are in a deplorable state, leading to long daily traffic jams

In a creative protest against persistent potholes, Jayanagar residents performed a puja at a troublesome pothole on Varamahalakshmi day.

The introduction of a GNSS-based toll collection system on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway aims to streamline toll operations.

The DCM said future metro projects will adopt the double-decker flyover model considering challenges in land acquisition and their use in easing traffic.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that PM Modi will inaugurate the Chennai-Bengaluru expressway before December.

Bengaluru commuters press for immediate access to the double-decker flyover at the traffic-ridden Silk Board junction, opposing delays in its inauguration.

In a proactive move, residents in Balagere joined forces to clean a hazardous road stretch between Kadubeesanahalli and Varthur.

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