One side of Kashedi Ghat Tunnel on Mumbai-Goa Highway opens

14 Firms Bid for Virar-Alibaug Corridor

In a significant development for the infrastructure landscape of Maharashtra, 14 prominent engineering companies have collectively submitted 33 bids for the construction of the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Model Corridor (VAMMC). This ambitious project spearheaded by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) aims to link the districts of Palghar, Thane, and Raigad through a comprehensive transport network. The bids have been specifically solicited for the construction of the initial 96.4 km stretch, constituting the first phase of the 126 km corridor, extending from Navghar in Palghar ..

Goa Highway expansion delayed 12 years, costs double

Almost 12 years after its initial conceptualisation, the costs of the 440 km Mumbai-Goa highway have doubled, and the 112 km stretch is yet to be four-laned. The earlier deadline of December 23 has now been pushed to May and may even extend further.

Both the central government and the state PWD have spent approximately Rs 73 billion on the four-laning work, which includes tunnels, flyovers, subways, service lanes, and concretiSed four-laning. The original project cost was around Rs 35 to 40 billion back then.

Officials from the state PWD and the Centre's National Highways Autho..

Goa Highway expansion stalled for 12 years, costs double

Almost 12 years after its initial conceptualisation, the costs of the 440 km Mumbai-Goa highway have doubled, and the 112 km stretch is yet to be four-laned. The earlier deadline of December 23 has now been pushed to May and may even extend further.

According to officials and information obtained through an RTI query, both the central government and the state PWD have spent approximately Rs 73 billion on the four-laning work, which includes tunnels, flyovers, subways, service lanes, and concretised four-laning. The original project cost was around Rs 35 to 40 billion back then.

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..