Approval nears for Angamaly-Kundannoor bypass

Coimbatore western bypass on the fast track; phase one ready by 2025

The wait for improved traffic flow in Coimbatore might be nearing its end. The city's highway department is accelerating efforts to complete the first phase of the long-awaited western bypass project by August 2025.

This 32-kilometer project is divided into three phases. Phase one is seeing significant progress, with construction underway on an 11.8-kilometer, four-lane road stretching from Madukkarai to Madhampatti. The estimated cost for this initial phase is Rs 2 billion. While initial delays due to sand availability have been addressed, the department is pushing forward to complet..

Kundannoor-Angamaly Bypass project faces setback in Kochi

In a setback for the Kundannoor-Angamaly Bypass project in Kochi, progress has hit a roadblock, prompting concerns over delays and potential repercussions for the region's transportation infrastructure. The ambitious bypass project, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity, has encountered hurdles that threaten to impede its timely completion.

Various factors, including land acquisition challenges and regulatory issues, have contributed to the current standstill. This has raised questions about the project's viability and the impact of potential delays on the over..

Contractors selected for Western Bypass Project

In what can be considered good news for Shillong, which is grappling with traffic congestion, the much-anticipated Western Bypass project has finally been assigned to construction companies.

According to the project's status report on the NHIDCL website, the construction of the 37-km two-lane Shillong Western Bypass, with paved shoulders, from Lad Umsaw to Baniun in Upper Shillong, has been divided into three segments.

Package-I, spanning 12 km, has been awarded to Anusha Projects (Hyderabad) — BKD Infrastructures (Odisha) (a joint venture), at an awarded cost of Rs 1...

GIS mapping of all National Highways to be completed soon

The government announced its intention to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways with the aim of enhancing planning, execution, and monitoring processes.

It was conveyed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) that project implementing units of various agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), were instructed to indicate their jurisdiction on a dashboard.

The primary goal of this standard operating procedure (SOP) was t..

Highway Construction Accelerates Despite Election Season

Highway construction in India has not slowed down during the current election season, according to officials. Instead, there has been a noticeable acceleration in road infrastructure projects across the country.

Authorities highlight that the construction momentum has been maintained despite the electoral activities, underscoring the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure development. This proactive approach aims to enhance connectivity, facilitate economic growth, and improve transportation efficiency nationwide.

The surge in highway construction activity reflects s..