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Union Cabinet approves 6-lane greenfield highway corridor in Maharashtra, will cost of Rs 19,142 crore
New Delhi, December 31: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra on BOT Mode with a project length of 374 km with a total capital cost of Rs.19,142 crore.
51 road projects implemented in Manipur in last five years: MoS MoRTH
Imphal, Nov 13: Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta on Thursday said that MoRTH is undertaking extensive works to strengthen road connectivity across Manipur, working with 11 National Highways with a total length of 1,774 km.
'Significant transformation': SC lauds progress in India's road transport infrastructure
New Delhi, Nov 5: The Supreme Court has lauded India’s remarkable strides in road transport infrastructure, observing that the country has undergone a "significant transformation" in its travel and transport landscape.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone for Rs 805-crore Shantipura-Khodiyar GIDC 6-Lane highway in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Oct 23: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday performed the foundation stone ceremony for the Rs 805-crore six-lane expansion of the Shantipura-Khodiyar GIDC road in Sanand.
Cabinet nod for Rs 6,957 cr infrastructure project in Assam to boost eco-tourism, jobs: Minister
New Delhi, Oct 2: The Union Cabinet's decision approving the widening of NH-715 and developing an elevated corridor for Rs 6,957 crore in Assam will ensure safe wildlife passage and faster travel as well as boost eco-tourism and generate jobs in the state, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.
Insurance surety bonds for NHAI contracts cross Rs 10,000 crore landmark
New Delhi, Sep 11: Insurance Surety Bonds (ISB) issued by insurance companies for NHAI contracts have crossed the Rs 10,000 crore landmark, which represents a major achievement, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Thursday.
India turns focus to mega infrastructure push after GST overhaul
New Delhi, Sep 10: India is shifting its policy focus to fast-tracking approvals for large-scale infrastructure projects under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' plan after pushing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.
Tenders for road construction tripled in August, Govt plans Rs 3.4 trn projects in FY26: Report
New Delhi, September 8: Road awarding activity is expected to accelerate in the coming months as tendering has gained momentum, noted a research report by Anand Rathi.
Indian roads will be comparable to America in another 2 years: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, June 9: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
MP's road connectivity will be like America in next 2 years: Nitin Gadkari
Indore, April 10: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that road connectivity in Madhya Pradesh will be like that of the US in the next two years.
Assam CM Sarma lists three high-speed corridors to transform connectivity across state
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.