NHAI closes access road to Panchkula-Shimla Expressway

NHAI secures 164 insurance bonds for road projects

The National Highways Authority of India, as stated by the ministry of road transport and highways, announced that it had received 164 insurance surety bonds (ISB) so far. These bonds comprised 20 for performance security and 144 for bid securities.

According to a statement issued after a day-long workshop on the implementation of insurance surety bonds (ISB) for NHAI contracts, NHAI stated, "Around 700 insurance surety bonds valued at around Rs 30 billion have been issued by different insurance companies so far."

The workshop aimed to assess the progress made in implementing I..

Government to finish mapping all highways via GIS

The Centre announced its intention to finalise the GIS mapping of all national highways, encompassing the delineation of the jurisdictions of state-owned developers, with the aim of enhancing the planning, execution, and monitoring of the road network, as well as ensuring the timely completion of projects. In line with this initiative, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) informed all project implementing units of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), and the minist..

Conflict of interest: NHAI stipulates rules for officials

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stipulated that officials require prior permission for other employment during the cooling off period. This is done to address conflict of interest arising out of joining private highway builders and consultants sometimes less than a year after retirement. Most NHAI officials were not under the norms, which were already made for Central Service Group A officers. By bringing this rule, it has been applied to NHAI officials as well.

NHAI indicated that it had been decided to adopt Rule 9 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 in ..

Noida Authority's Road Repair Initiative

The Noida Authority has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive road repair and resurfacing initiative to address the deteriorating condition of roads in the city. This strategic move aims to improve the quality of transportation infrastructure and enhance the commuting experience for residents and commuters.

The road repair and resurfacing project will involve repairing potholes, patching damaged sections, and resurfacing roads to ensure smoother and safer travel for vehicles and pedestrians. The initiative comes in response to widespread concerns over the poor condition of roads,..

Shri Amarnath Shrine Track Widening Complete

The Director-General of the Border Roads Organisation (DG BRO) has announced the successful completion of widening work on the tracks leading to the Shri Amarnath Shrine. This development comes as a significant achievement in enhancing accessibility and safety for pilgrims visiting the revered shrine.

The widening work, undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation, aimed to improve the infrastructure along the tracks leading to the Shri Amarnath Shrine. The completion of this project signifies a major milestone in ensuring smoother and safer travel for devotees undertaking the pilgrimage..