Work on the 3.2-km, four-lane elevated corridor between Teynampet and Saidapet is visibly picking up pace. With 40 of 91 piers in place, the highways department has started installing steel spans (ranging from 11 m to 30 m) brought in from Mumbai and Gujarat. Of the 91 pillars, 69 are being built over the underground metro corridor, which helps speed up the foundation work. However, delays persist near Nandanam and Teynampet due to high-voltage power-line relocation and soil-stabilisation issues. Earlier optimism for a public opening before Pongal has given way to a revised target of end-March.Read more

Union Road Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed progress on the 1,350-km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway during a visit to Surat, stressing efforts to expedite completion of the country's largest highway project. The expressway will cut travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to about 12 hours from the current 24. Major stretches in Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are already operational, with work in Gujarat and Maharashtra advancing steadily. Gadkari said minor technical issues were being resolved and quality checks, green cover development and engineering upgrades were ongoing. He highlighted future plans for electric trucks and buses on the corridor, which is expected to boost exports, tourism and connectivity across five states.Read more

The Maharashtra government has approved the detailed project report and phase I implementation plan for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, a large regional connectivity project valued at INR 58,755 crore. The plan covers a 24.35 km sea bridge and 30.77 km of connecting roads, forming a 55.12 km corridor. The state will extend INR 11,116.27 crore as non-interest support, while the remaining funds will be raised by MMRDA and external borrowings. The proposal follows earlier revisions that had significantly reduced the project's earlier estimated cost.Read more

Bisleri International and the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation have jointly launched a citywide plastic waste management project featuring a new Material Recovery Facility and a first-of-its-kind Plastic Recycling Museum. The initiative aims to improve plastic collection, segregation, and recycling while increasing public awareness on responsible disposal. The museum, built from recycled materials, includes exhibits explaining the recycling process and a signature installation made from 2,000 recycled bottles. The partnership also plans to place 70 recycled plastic-cap benches across the city, supporting the broader goal of reducing landfill waste and strengthening community engagement.Read more

Pictures of a surface crack on Haiderpur flyover in Delhi circulated on social media, prompting immediate action from the PWD. The department said the crack resulted from minor settlement due to box-pushing work underneath, part of the Mukarba Chowk underpass project, and assured that structural integrity remained unaffected. Repairs were completed on the same day, restoring traffic flow. This incident highlights routine surface damages during construction operations and reinforces the need for ongoing structural audits on ageing flyovers to maintain safety while supporting city infrastructure upgrades.Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated a major cleaning drive on busy city roads and the MIDC area to reduce dust and air pollution. Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailash Shinde and Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar, all eight departments are actively participating. Roads such as Thane Belapur Marg, Amra Marg, and main MIDC streets are being cleared of accumulated soil using brooms, flipper machines, and mechanical vehicles, followed by washing with treated sewage water. Dust suppression foggers are deployed at busy intersections, and vigilance teams monitor construction and industrial sites.Read more

Laser Power & Infra has received utility project orders worth INR 836 crore from NTPC, Kanpur Electric Supply Company (KESCo) and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. The projects fall under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and involve supplying the company's in-house manufactured power cables, conductors and system-strengthening materials. KESCo awarded the largest share, followed by NTPC and JDVVNL. The company, which recently filed IPO papers to raise INR 1,200 crore, continues to expand its position in India's power distribution industry, supported by integrated manufacturing facilities in West Bengal.Read more

BC Jindal Group has formalised an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop a 150 MW round-the-clock renewable energy project. The capacity was secured through a reverse auction at a tariff of INR 5.07/kWh. This project forms part of SECI's larger 1,200 MW RTC renewable energy programme, for which bidding had been opened last year. The initiative reflects the company's continued participation in India's renewable energy expansion. The PPA between the two parties now sets the stage for project execution under SECI's RTC mandate.Read more

East Central Railway is planning smart parking hubs at six stations in the Danapur division, with a total capacity for 21,500 vehicles. Stations like Patna Junction and Danapur will have capacities ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 vehicles. The DPR, currently in preparation, includes modern amenities such as air-conditioned vending halls, escalators, lifts, WiFi, digital payments, real-time tracking, and CCTV surveillance. The initiative aims to address growing passenger and vehicle traffic, reduce congestion near stations, and provide organised, safer, and convenient parking solutions.Read more

Maharashtra Metro Railway Corporation (Maha?Metro) is preparing to issue tenders for five elevated stations on the Thane Internal Ring Metro Railway Project (IRMRP). This construction covers a 6 kilometre stretch including Dongripada, Vijay Nagari, Waghbil, Waterfront, and Patlipada stations, with a potential sixth station at Manpada or Kashinath Ghanekar depending on land availability. Officials aim to start partial operations on this stretch before the full corridor is ready. The larger 29 km, 22 station project, costing around INR 12,200 crore, is backed by the state and central governments with plans for additional revenue through asset monetisation.Read more