Bharatmala Road Projects Experience Cost Surge

New 6-lane highway to slash travel time between Mumbai and Bengaluru

A new six-lane highway project between Mumbai and Bengaluru is set to revolutionize travel between these two major cities. The initiative aims to significantly reduce travel time and enhance connectivity, marking a major milestone in India's infrastructure development.

The proposed highway, spanning approximately 1,000 kilometers, will serve as a vital link between Mumbai, the financial capital of India, and Bengaluru, the country's Silicon Valley. The project is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, improve road safety, and stimulate economic growth along the corridor.

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Road Ministry Digitises Project Sanction Process

The Road Ministry of India has taken a significant step towards modernising and streamlining the process of project sanction across the country's vast infrastructure network. With the issuance of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for digitising project sanction, the ministry aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the approval process. This move comes as part of the government's broader efforts to leverage technology for improving governance and accelerating infrastructure development.

The newly introduced SOP lays out guidelines and protocols for the digitis..

Nitin Gadkari inspects Delhi-Mumbai expressway

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, conducted an inspection of the construction progress at the Faridabad Bypass site and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The inspection covered National Highway-148 NA, along with the ongoing development of Package 1 and 2 of the Delhi-Noida-Delhi (DND) Sohna Road. This ambitious project, part of the Bharatmala initiative, is estimated to cost Rs 35.65 billion and will span 33 kilometres. The roads are being developed under a hybrid annuity model.

Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, was also pre..

NHAI to Offer 12 TOT Bundles

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is gearing up to offer 12 Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) bundles this year, aiming to enhance its asset monetisation strategy. These bundles, totalling hundreds of kilometres of national highways, will invite private sector participation to operate and maintain these road stretches.

The TOT model has proven effective in unlocking significant value from India's road infrastructure, providing NHAI with necessary funds to reinvest in further development. Recent TOT awards, including bundles 11 and 12, secured Rs 6,584 crore, covering key stret..

Pune-Mumbai Travel Shortens: Cable Stayed Bridge Completion by 2025

Travelling between Pune and Mumbai is set to become faster and more convenient with the anticipated completion of a cable-stayed bridge by March 2025. This infrastructure marvel promises to significantly reduce travel time, easing the journey for commuters and enhancing connectivity between the two bustling cities. The cable-stayed bridge, with its sleek and modern design, is poised to become a symbol of technological advancement and architectural prowess in the region.

Once operational, the bridge will offer commuters a seamless experience, bypassing congested routes and reducing trav..