Patiala MP Seeks Centre Approval For Four-Lane Patiala-Patran Highway

25 Mar 2026 CW Team

A proposal to upgrade the Patiala-Patran stretch of State Highway-10 in Punjab into a four lane corridor has been advanced by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Patiala and submitted to central authorities for consideration. The MP has sought the Centre's approval to address rising traffic congestion and mounting safety concerns along the route. The initiative is presented as a necessary response to increasing passenger and freight movement in the region.\n\nThe approximately 75 km stretch links Patiala, Samana, Ghagga and Patran and currently operates as a two lane highway that is considered inadequate for present traffic volumes. Local stakeholders have highlighted recurring bottlenecks during peak agricultural seasons that impede movement of produce and add to travel time for daily commuters. The corridor also forms an important link between Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, making its capacity constraints a regional concern.\n\nThe Union Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has indicated that central support for such projects requires a formal proposal from the state government under national infrastructure planning mechanisms. The minister's statement places the onus on the Punjab government to initiate requisite studies and approvals before funding or central assistance can be contemplated. Officials say a state led submission would trigger feasibility assessments and clearances necessary for four laning.\n\nIf approved, the upgrade is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel time and enhance logistical efficiency across the Malwa region by enabling smoother movement of agricultural produce and commercial freight. The project is also projected to support regional economic activity and streamline supply chains that currently suffer from congestion and accident related delays. Planners note that careful design and implementation will be essential to realise these benefits while minimising disruption during construction.

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

VECV Sales Rise 7.8 Per Cent In May 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles recorded sales of 7,978 units in May 2026, compared to 7,401 units in May 2025, registering growth of 7.8 per cent. This included 7,789 units from the Eicher brand and 189 units from the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,789 units during the month, up 7.3 per cent from 7,258 units a year earlier. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 9.1 per cent to 7,375 units from 6,758 units in May 2025.Exports declined 17.2 per cent to 414 units from 500 units in the corresponding month last year. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses recor..

Table Space Strengthens DESYN Leadership Team

Table Space has announced strategic leadership appointments within DESYN, its integrated Design and Build business, as it looks to strengthen operations across key enterprise and GCC markets in India. DESYN was launched as a strategic extension of Table Space’s workspace solutions portfolio to meet rising demand for agile, high-quality and rapidly deployable enterprise workspaces.Shruti Ookabhoy has joined DESYN as Executive Director and will lead the Design vertical, focusing on design capability, operational excellence and team development across markets. She brings over 22 years of experi..

Concord Associate Bags Rs 2.79 Bn Kavach Order

Concord Control Systems said its associate company, Progota India, has received a Rs 2.79 bn domestic order from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-board Kavach 4.0 loco equipment.The order is scheduled for execution within 12 months and strengthens Concord’s role in India’s railway safety and signalling ecosystem. Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, designed to improve operational safety by helping prevent signal passing at danger and reducing collision risks.Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Syst..