A 56-metre steel span was recently installed at the Sonapur junction in Mulund as part of the ongoing Metro-4 construction between Wadala and Kasarvadavali. The heavy-duty operation, carried out in two phases using 500-tonne cranes and multi-axle trailers, required complete traffic closure at the GMLR junction over two nights. Commuters were diverted through alternative routes including Village Road, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road, and Subhash Nagar Road. Authorities confirmed that additional work will continue next weekend and that one lane on LBS Road will remain closed till the end of December.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched ward-level inspections across Mumbai to enforce its 28-point environmental guidelines for construction sites. The checks focus on ensuring the installation of air-quality (AQI) monitors to track dust and emissions from ongoing projects. In September, the BMC issued 314 notices including 275 show-cause notices and 39 stop-work orders' to non-compliant sites. Dedicated squads are conducting regular visits to verify adherence to pollution-control norms such as water sprinkling and debris containment. Building on earlier measures from 2023, the initiative aims to curb dust pollution, enhance accountability, and improve Mumbai's air quality, with repeat violators facing penalties or extended work suspensions.Read more

The Mumbai Metro Line 3, or Aqua Line, handled 38.63 lakh passengers in October, showing consistent growth in daily ridership since its full launch earlier this month. Covering 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR, the corridor recorded an average weekday ridership of 1.41 lakh, with the highest single-day count reaching 1.82 lakh. Operated by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the line connects major business and transit hubs and has introduced WhatsApp and QR-based ticketing for easier travel.Read more

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) this week for field offices across Delhi-NCR, covering both completed and ongoing highway stretches under its jurisdiction. The SOP lays out several actions: mechanised road sweeping, covering construction materials during transit, continuous water-sprinkling and use of anti-smog guns at construction sites, planting vegetation along medians using the Miyawaki method, and monitoring of air-quality indices as per the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and pollution control boards. It also assigns responsibilities to field officers, contractors and concessionaires, including audits, inspections, training and complaint redressal via the Green Delhi App.Read more

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has announced plans to expand the annual passenger-handling capacity of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) from 10.5 crore to about 12.5 crore by around 2029-30. The development plan includes constructing a new Pier E at Terminal 3, adding more aircraft parking bays, and decongesting Terminal 1. DIAL's management expects the current capacity to reach its limit within the next three to four years. The older Terminal 2 will be replaced only when passenger numbers rise close to 10 crore annually, in line with expansion thresholds.Read more

The Maharashtra government has approved a revised budget of INR 3,295.7 crore for the 84.4 km Solapur-Tuljapur-Dharashiv broad-gauge railway line, with the state contributing half of the total cost. The project, under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, aims to strengthen connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. Originally sanctioned at INR 452.6 crore in early 2023, the estimate was revised due to increased costs. The line, expected to be completed by March 2028, will connect the temple town of Tuljapur and boost local transport access.Read more

The Public Works Department (PWD) has appointed AECOM India to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mahatma Gandhi Road elevated corridor, aiming to ease congestion on one of Delhi's busiest roads. The report, to be completed in about six months, will include 3D models, technical designs, and cost estimates. The plan will also address traffic management, environmental impact, and integration with the Delhi Metro and other transport networks. The project is expected to cut travel time, lower fuel use, and improve air quality.Read more

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway developers to launch dedicated YouTube channels for regular project video uploads and to seek public feedback. The initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability by integrating video uploads into project contracts. Officials clarified that builders already submit drone videos, which can now be made public. Additionally, QR-coded hoardings with contractor and officer details will be installed on highways to help citizens identify responsible parties for maintenance and complaints.Read more

During a recent workshop in Lucknow, Invest UP, in association with NITI Aayog and various state departments, emphasized the growing role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in driving Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure, industrial, and social development. The discussions centered on strengthening institutional capacity, improving project governance, and ensuring alignment between market needs and public priorities. Officials reiterated that PPPs would be key to achieving the state's USD 1 trillion economy target and contributing to India's USD 5 trillion goal, backed by digital monitoring tools, policy reforms, and investor-friendly initiatives.Read more

The Central Government has agreed to cover the entire cost of constructing 92 railway overbridges across Odisha, following a request from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The decision, conveyed through a letter from the Ministry of Railways, marks a shift from the earlier cost-sharing model. The bridges will be built in several districts, including Khurda, Ganjam, and Cuttack. The move aims to improve safety, ease traffic congestion, and strengthen road-rail connectivity across the state, with work expected to proceed at a faster pace.Read more