Thiruvananthapuram ORR Land Costs Surge to Rs 38 Billion
Thiruvananthapuram, 8 July 2025 – The long-awaited Outer Ring Road (ORR) project in Thiruvananthapuram, connecting Vizhinjam to Navaikulam via Thekkada, is facing significant delays due to escalating land acquisition costs, which have surged from Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 3,800 crore (approx. £358 million).The new estimate is valid only until August, after which further delays in compensation payments may inflate costs further, warned officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Compensation Delays and Legal ObligationsUnder the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in La..
Tata Steel to Launch Modular Bridges in India with InQuik
Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia-based InQuik Group to introduce modular bridge systems in India, aiming to speed up construction and enhance connectivity in remote regions.This partnership combines Tata Steel’s manufacturing strength with InQuik’s award-winning, prefabricated bridge technology, enabling the rapid installation of bridges using steel moulds filled with concrete on-site.Faster Construction, Lower Costs, Greater ReachThe InQuik system allows:Quicker build timesLower costsHigh durability, even in challenging terrainsThis makes it ideal f..
Mumbai’s Seaside Promenade Phase 1 Opens on 15 July
Mumbai, 7 July 2025 – The first phase of Mumbai’s long-awaited seaside promenade, part of the Coastal Road project, will open to the public on 15 July, offering citizens enhanced access to open, green waterfront space in the congested city.This phase includes a 3.05 km stretch from Priyadarshini Park to Haji Ali Junction, and another 1.7 km segment from Baroda Place to Worli’s Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk, according to officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).One of India’s Longest PromenadesThe fully completed promenade will span 7.5 km, making it one of India’s lo..
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