CM Rekha Gupta Lays Foundation For Rs30 million (mn) Foot Overbridge

11 Mar 2026 CW Team

The project is planned to incorporate improved stairways and gentle ramps to enhance accessibility for residents with reduced mobility and for those with prams. Lighting and surveillance are expected to be installed to improve security during evening hours and to deter petty crime. Planners indicated that the design will accommodate pedestrian flow without impeding vehicular movement beneath the bridge. Designers are expected to consider peak hour flows to prevent congestion on approach ramps.

The state will allocate funds from its urban development budget and the local civic agency will oversee construction and maintenance arrangements. Officials noted that procurement and approvals will follow established municipal procedures and that community feedback will be sought during design finalisation. The administration views such investments as incremental steps towards modernising neighbourhood infrastructure. Work schedules will be arranged to limit disruption to local traffic and businesses.

Residents and local traders are anticipated to benefit from improved access to markets, schools and public transport nodes as pedestrian routes become safer and more efficient. The scheme is part of a series of small scale measures that officials say are intended to boost urban mobility and to deliver tangible improvements in daily life. Authorities emphasised that continued investment in such projects is central to the city's long-term planning.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid the foundation for a foot overbridge near Ladakh Budh Vihar, a project billed at Rs30 million (mn). The structure is intended to provide safer and more direct pedestrian movement across a busy traffic corridor that separates residential areas and local amenities. Officials presented the initiative as part of a broader push to ease foot traffic and reduce the risk of accidents in the vicinity. The initiative aligns with municipal priorities to improve pedestrian infrastructure across densely populated wards. The project is planned to incorporate improved stairways and gentle ramps to enhance accessibility for residents with reduced mobility and for those with prams. Lighting and surveillance are expected to be installed to improve security during evening hours and to deter petty crime. Planners indicated that the design will accommodate pedestrian flow without impeding vehicular movement beneath the bridge. Designers are expected to consider peak hour flows to prevent congestion on approach ramps. The state will allocate funds from its urban development budget and the local civic agency will oversee construction and maintenance arrangements. Officials noted that procurement and approvals will follow established municipal procedures and that community feedback will be sought during design finalisation. The administration views such investments as incremental steps towards modernising neighbourhood infrastructure. Work schedules will be arranged to limit disruption to local traffic and businesses. Residents and local traders are anticipated to benefit from improved access to markets, schools and public transport nodes as pedestrian routes become safer and more efficient. The scheme is part of a series of small scale measures that officials say are intended to boost urban mobility and to deliver tangible improvements in daily life. Authorities emphasised that continued investment in such projects is central to the city's long-term planning.

Equipment

21 Apr 2026

India CE Industry Ends FY26 on a Steady Recovery Path

India’s construction equipment industry closed FY26 on a stable note, reflecting measured resilience and gradually improving momentum. Total sales in Q4 FY26 rose 4 per cent year on year to 42,906 units, extending the recovery seen over the past two years.Domestic demand for the full year remained under pressure, declining 7 per cent, but exports provided strong support. Overall exports grew 31 per cent, while non-OEM exports increased 13 per cent, highlighting sustained demand from overseas markets.March 2026 further underlined the recovery, with sales rising 6 per cent year on year and 13 ..

Infrastructure Urban

21 Apr 2026

Leaders Question FIR Against Anil Agarwal

Several industry and public figures have questioned the FIR filed against Anil Agarwal following the boiler accident in Chhattisgarh, while also expressing condolences over the loss of lives and calling for a thorough investigation.Naveen Jindal said the tragedy was deeply painful and stressed that compensation, livelihood support for affected families and a fair probe were essential. He also questioned naming Agarwal in the FIR before completion of the investigation.Kiran Bedi urged restraint, saying investigations should focus on learning lessons and strengthening systems rather than prematu..

Infrastructure Urban

21 Apr 2026

Tier 2, 3 Cities Drive 66% of New D2C Orders

Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities accounted for 66 per cent of new direct-to-consumer (D2C) orders in FY 2026, according to a new analysis by Unicommerce.The report said buyers from smaller cities also contributed 60 per cent of incremental gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY 2026 compared with FY 2025, highlighting rising demand beyond metro markets.Overall, India’s D2C segment recorded strong growth, with order volumes rising 33 per cent and GMV increasing 32 per cent year-on-year. The findings are based on more than 400 million order items processed through brand websites on Unicommerce’s Uniwar..