10,331 km of national highways will be built in 2022-2023

26 Apr 2023 CW Team

According to the most recent data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), 10,331 kilometres of National Highways (NH) were constructed in 2022-2023, which is 2% less than the government’s aim of 12,500 miles. In the most recent fiscal year, the ministry granted NH projects having 12,376 km length. According to a tweet from the ministry, "Moving forward, MoRTH constructed 10,331 km of National Highways in the financial year 2022-23 and awarded NH projects of 12,376 km during this period.

India's national highways and motorways are mostly built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). According to the government, 10,237 km were built in 2019-20, followed by 13,327 km in 2020-21, and 10,457 km in 2021-22.

Infrastructure Urban

15 Sep 2025

Adani Road to Acquire D P Jain TOT Toll Roads for Rs 13.42B

Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) on 11 September 2025 to acquire a 100 per cent stake in D P Jain TOT Toll Roads Private Limited (DPJTOT). The acquisition, valued at an enterprise value not exceeding Rs 13.42 billion, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.Under the agreement, ARTL will acquire the stake from D P Jain TOT Toll Roads Pvt. Ltd (DPJTOT), D P Jain & Co Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., and DPJ-DRA Tollways Pvt. Ltd.The transaction details have been disclosed pursuant ..

All-Women Team Commissions 100-Tonne Dump Truck at Tata Steel

In a record-setting development in India’s mining and construction equipment sector, an all-women team from Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery business (L&T CMB) has commissioned a 100-tonne dump truck at Tata Steel’s Noamundi iron ore mine in Jharkhand.This marks the first instance in India where a machine of such scale and complexity has been assembled, tested and commissioned entirely by women technicians. The milestone reflects L&T’s commitment to fostering gender inclusivity and empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries.The Komatsu ..

Kochi Metro Pauses Work for Rs 50 Million Pipeline Shift

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will pause its piling works in the Padamugal and Vazhakkala regions for ten days to allow the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) to complete its pipeline relocation work.The decision follows frequent pipe bursts in the area and disruptions to water supply in Thrikkakara municipality.During this period, the KWA will carry out pipeline relocation from Kunnumpuram to Kumaranasan Road. KMRL will resume piling work only after the pipeline has been relocated and tested.The decision was made during a meeting between KMRL and KWA to address the recurring pipe burst issues in ..