Highways

Govt proposes low-beam-only automatic headlamps for new two-wheelers

The changes have reportedly been proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has also proposed reducing headlamp intensity in cars to reduce glare from vehicle headlamps.

Nitin Gadkari warns of strict action against faulty project reports

Consultants involved in preparing defective detailed project reports (DPRs) are "culprits" behind accidents and deaths on highways, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday, and warned contractors of black-listing and other consequences for compromising on construction quality. The minister's warning has come amid reports that his ministry is preparing tunnel tenders worth Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 2.5 lakh crore. Addressing industry body FICCI's 4th Edition of Tunnels & Bridges Conference 2026 in the national capital, the road, transport and highways minister termed the makers of defective DPRs as "culprits" and alleged that consultants prepare these documents with the help of Google, causing loss of life and property. "Such poor-quality DPRs mean that today on roads, 5 lakh accidents occur, and 1.8 lakh deaths, and all have the problem of defective DPRs," Gadkari said. The minister also cautioned contractors against compromising on construction quality after bagging an ...

Highway Infrastructure bags ₹28.69 crore toll operations contract from NHAI

The company said the contract is expected to strengthen its toll operations portfolio, enhance revenue visibility and expand its geographic footprint in South India.

Flash floods, landslides block Doda-Kishtwar highway after heavy rain

Flash floods triggered by incessant overnight rainfall damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway on Monday, disrupted vehicular traffic and buried several vehicles near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project in the hilly districts of Doda and Kishtwar. Huge quantities of mud, boulders and debris was deposited on the highway following the flash floods. Officials said that a portion of the highway was damaged, forcing the suspension of traffic. Several vehicles parked along the roadside at Prem Nagar were trapped in the flood debris. However, no loss of life or injuries were reported, they said. Road clearance and restoration work has been launched by authorities, while commuters have been advised to avoid the highway and follow official traffic advisories until the route is reopened. In neighbouring Kishtwar district, heavy rainfall also triggered a major landslide and mudslide near the tunnel area of the under-construction 540 MW Kwar hydroelectric power ...

AI on India’s highways | Here’s what it means for drivers

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is deploying the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) across 1,205 km of highways in Delhi-NCR. But what is ATMS

CCEA approves ₹7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai greenfield highway project

The 117.7-km access-controlled corridor under the National Highways programme will cut travel time, improve freight movement and strengthen connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

NHAI plans ATMS for highways. What is it and how will it transform traffic?

From AI-enabled surveillance to automated incident detection, here's how Advanced Traffic Management Systems will transform highway travel

Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops

MLFF tenders ongoing at 108 plazas, plan to cover 700+ in 2026

Commuters rejoice, but toll plaza staffers sense doom at MLFF launch

With manual operations becoming obsolete, many of Mundka's 75 staffers await clarity

Nitin Gadkari launches India's first barrier-less toll system in Gujarat

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced the launch of India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat, marking a big shift in highway tolling. Gadkari, in a social media post on X, said the state-of-the-art system enables seamless toll collection without requiring vehicles to stop, using advanced technologies such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag. The highways minister noted that the introduction of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) marks a major milestone in the digitisation of India's tolling ecosystem and the modernisation of National Highway infrastructure in line with global standards. The system is expected to significantly reduce travel time, decongest highways, improve fuel efficiency, lower vehicular emissions, and minimise human intervention in toll operations, he added. Gadkari stated that barrier-less tolling will enhance 'ease of living' for citizens an

Delhi-Dehradun expressway to spur tourism boom in Uttarakhand: PM Modi

Modi said that the expressway is set to significantly reduce travel time and costs for commuters, leading to substantial fuel savings and lower freight charges

NHAI builds 5,313 km highways, beats FY26 construction target by 15%

NHAI constructed 5,313 km of highways in FY26, surpassing its target by 15 per cent, while capital expenditure crossed ₹2.44 trillion

Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project

Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border

Dilip Buildcon targets near debt-free status by FY28 on stronger orders

Dilip Buildcon aims to become near net debt-free by FY28, driven by execution-led cash flows, mining contributions, and InvIT monetisation as order inflows and project awards pick up

Private-funded highway construction model highest priority: Nitin Gadkari

Have ₹15 trillion of monetisable highways ready, says minister

SC stays order to remove liquor shops near highways across Rajasthan

The Supreme Court has stayed a Rajasthan High Court order that asked for removal of liquor shops within 500 metres of highways, saying the issue needs careful review

Cabinet clears ₹19,142-cr Nashik-Akkalkot highway corridor in Maharashtra

The Cabinet has approved a Rs 19,142-crore, six-lane greenfield Nashik-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra under BOT mode, aimed at cutting travel time by 17 hours and distance by 201 km

IRB Infrastructure Trust wins NHAI's TOT-18 highway concession in Odisha

IRB Infrastructure Trust will pay Rs 3,087 crore upfront for a 20-year revenue-linked toll-operate-transfer project on NH-16, expanding the group's highway footprint to 13 states

Recoveries to double for stressed roads by FY27 on traffic: Crisil

Crisil said ARC recoveries from stressed highway assets could exceed 120% by FY27 as BOT projects turn viable after debt haircuts, higher traffic and faster resolutions via NHAI payments and IBC

Centre mandates risk registers, umbrella geotech study in tunnel projects

Authority is accountable at every step of tunnel projects, guidelines say