Uttar Pradesh Allocates Rs 950 Million (mn) For Highway Widening

06 Mar 2026 CW Team

The plan focuses initially on the Gulavathi to Kuchesar section, which connects the airport to National Highway-333 and the Moradabad-Gazipur National Highway. The government has already released Rs 680 mn for the 17-kilometre Gulavathi-Sikandrabad segment and contractors are expected to mobilise on site shortly. Officials said the current approvals cover preparatory surveys and land clearance to expedite construction.

A second phase proposes widening the Sikandrabad-Kakrod section, covering 17 kilometres, at an estimated cost of Rs 800 mn. That phase is designed to create a continuous high-capacity corridor facilitating smoother movements between the expressway and the airport. The works will also include drainage upgrades and pavement strengthening to withstand growing freight and passenger traffic.

Authorities argue that the upgraded highway will act as a secondary connectivity option to the airport and relieve pressure on existing routes during peak periods. Improved road capacity is expected to shorten travel times for logistics operators and commuters and to support residential and commercial development along the corridor. The project is being positioned as complementary to planned high-speed rail and expressway initiatives in the region.

With the state prioritising infrastructure investments, officials anticipate the widening will attract private and public sector interest in land parcels adjacent to the route. The design emphasis remains on delivering a durable 10-metre carriageway that accommodates future traffic growth while improving safety standards. Work timetables and contractor awards are expected to be announced as statutory clearances are secured.

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved an allocation of Rs 950 million (mn) for the widening of the Hamidpur-Sikandrabad-Kuchesar State Highway-100, a move intended to strengthen the link between Jewar International Airport and the Ganga Expressway. The proposal envisages upgrading a 20-kilometre stretch to a 10-metre carriageway to improve traffic capacity and safety. The provincial construction department submitted the detailed plan to the state government as part of broader regional infrastructure works. The plan focuses initially on the Gulavathi to Kuchesar section, which connects the airport to National Highway-333 and the Moradabad-Gazipur National Highway. The government has already released Rs 680 mn for the 17-kilometre Gulavathi-Sikandrabad segment and contractors are expected to mobilise on site shortly. Officials said the current approvals cover preparatory surveys and land clearance to expedite construction. A second phase proposes widening the Sikandrabad-Kakrod section, covering 17 kilometres, at an estimated cost of Rs 800 mn. That phase is designed to create a continuous high-capacity corridor facilitating smoother movements between the expressway and the airport. The works will also include drainage upgrades and pavement strengthening to withstand growing freight and passenger traffic. Authorities argue that the upgraded highway will act as a secondary connectivity option to the airport and relieve pressure on existing routes during peak periods. Improved road capacity is expected to shorten travel times for logistics operators and commuters and to support residential and commercial development along the corridor. The project is being positioned as complementary to planned high-speed rail and expressway initiatives in the region. With the state prioritising infrastructure investments, officials anticipate the widening will attract private and public sector interest in land parcels adjacent to the route. The design emphasis remains on delivering a durable 10-metre carriageway that accommodates future traffic growth while improving safety standards. Work timetables and contractor awards are expected to be announced as statutory clearances are secured.

Infrastructure Urban

23 Apr 2026

Centre Examines Duty Relief Under MOOWR For Battery Storage Imports

The finance ministry is examining whether to continue customs warehousing benefits under the Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019 framework for imported battery energy storage systems. It plans consultations with the ministries of power and new and renewable energy to decide on the future scope of duty and GST deferment for such imports. The review follows concerns from the renewable energy sector that the current approach is creating an uneven playing field. Under the regulations, companies may import goods without paying customs duty or goods and services tax upfro..

Infrastructure Urban

23 Apr 2026

Jamshedpur MP Seeks Rs 4,820 Million Plan For Tatanagar Platforms

Member of Parliament Bidyut Baran Mahato held a meeting with Vikas Jain, Executive Director (Public Grievances) of the Railway Board, following a special session of Parliament to press for accelerated rail infrastructure work around Jamshedpur and Tatanagar. The discussions addressed a range of projects that the ministry is prioritising for the area. Final Location Surveys for the construction of the fourth and fifth railway lines between Pandrasali and Kandra and for the development of a satellite station near Tatanagar have already been approved, clearing the way for detailed planning. Mahat..

Infrastructure Energy

23 Apr 2026

Final Batch Of Two 3,300 HP Locomotives Reach Mozambique

The final batch of two 3,300 horsepower (hp) locomotives manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has reached Mozambique, marking completion of an export consignment. The locomotives arrived at Maputo harbour and were cleared for onward movement to the national rail operator. The shipment closes a programme that began with earlier consignments delivered over the past months. Banaras Locomotive Works, a production unit of Indian Railways, built the locomotives under a contract with the Mozambican rail authority and managed the final inspections and commissioning preparations prior to disp..