Civil society raises concerns over Chennai's smart roads

India's first net-zero business park in Chennai achieves IGBC certification

Morphogenesis proudly announces the achievement of International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road (ITPC-Radial Road), developed for CapitaLand Investment (CLI), marking a monumental milestone as the first business park in India to receive certification as net-zero by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This esteemed recognition underscores the park's unwavering commitment to energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.

The net-zero energy strategy implemented by Morphogenesis employs a holistic approach, combining passive and active measures to minimize energy consu..

Chennai Metro abandons Siruseri to Kilambakkam project

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has decided to abandon the proposed Siruseri to Kilambakkam metro rail project citing feasibility concerns. The decision comes after a thorough evaluation of various factors, including technical, financial, and operational aspects, which revealed challenges that rendered the project unviable.

The proposed metro rail corridor from Siruseri to Kilambakkam aimed to enhance connectivity between key areas in the southern outskirts of Chennai. However, extensive studies conducted by CMRL highlighted several obstacles that hindered the feasibility of the proje..

DP World Expanding Integrated Chennai Business Park

DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, is expanding its integrated business park in Chennai, India. This move underscores the company's commitment to enhancing trade infrastructure and facilitating smoother logistics operations in the region.

The integrated Chennai business park, strategically located to serve as a key trade hub, offers state-of-the-art facilities for various industries. DP World's expansion initiative aims to further bolster these capabilities, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

With a focus on e..

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..