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NHAI sets up unit to review design, construction of bridges, structures

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday announced that it has set up a design division to review the design and construction of bridges and other structures. "For effective review of design and construction of bridges, specialised structures and tunnels, the NHAI has set up a design division that will formulate policy and guidelines for planning, designing, construction and maintenance of bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls on national highways across the country," a road, transport and highways ministry statement said. According to the statement, the division will review the project preparation, construction of new bridges, condition surveys and rehabilitation of existing old/ distressed bridges, instrumentation to check the health of critical bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls. It will also review standalone bridges and specialized structures, which are at the stage of preparation of detailed project report where DPRs started post June 2023. In additi

Delhi HC asks NHAI to pay Rs 1,204 cr to subsidiary: Reliance Infra

The Delhi High Court has directed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to pay an arbitral award of Rs 1,204 crore to TK Toll Road Pvt Ltd (TKTR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, according to an exchange filing. In the regulatory filing, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd said the High Court in its August 9 order has directed NHAI to deposit the amount with it and allowed TKTR to withdraw the same against the bank guarantee. "We wish to inform you that in the matter of arbitration between TKTR and NHAI, in an execution petition, the Delhi High Court, vide order its dated August 9, 2023 directed NHAI to deposit the awarded amount along with interest total sum of Rs 1,204 crore with the Delhi High Court and allowed TKTR to withdraw the same against the bank guarantee," the filing said. The amount will be utilised for debt reduction, the company said.

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Shimla's ex-Dy Mayor files FIR against NHAI, road building company GR Infra

A case has been registered for unscientific construction and violating the norms to build the road which caused landslides, flood and killed so many people during the heavy rains in the state

4 mini Amazons to be built at all points of Gurugram cloverleaf on NH-48

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav said that four small forests (mini Amazons) will be developed using Miyawaki technique to promote greenery at all four points of cloverleaf located on NH-48 here. With the commencement of the Dwarka expressway, the connectivity between Gurugram and Delhi's IGI Airport will be improved, as well as the project will have tunnels, underpasses, flyovers and flyovers over flyovers, he said while inspecting the Expressway here on Saturday. The construction of the Dwarka Expressway has reached the final stage to connect Mahipalpur in the national capital Delhi with Khedki Daula located on NH 48 in Gurugram. Dwarka Expressway is being built at a cost of about Rs 9,000 crore. An 18.9 km of stretch of this road is in Haryana and 10.1 km in Delhi region. During the inspection, NHAI Chairman Yadav also discussed in detail about the work related to mutual coordination regarding the project with GMDA CEO PC Meena, DC Nishan

NHAI works overnight to make alternate bypass to restore traffic on NH-44

Work to construct an alternate bypass for restoring traffic on National Highway-44 at Chabba Seri was on in full swing overnight, said an official on Tuesday.Work on restoring the portion of a road, which was washed in the heavy rains, was also underway simultaneously on Monday, the official informed further.Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, said, "Work at Seri, Ramban, by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is underway to construct an emergency bypass to restore traffic on National Highway-44."Earlier, Mohammed Jahangir, a local on his way to the area, said roads were being washed away in the downpour in the region, claiming that the administration had not made any attempts to rescue stranded tourists."We are facing a lot of problems. We are compelled to cover a significant distance on foot. Recently, a road was washed away during our journey. We had to walk around 1-2 kms in Makarkot and are now having to cover a further 3-4 kms on foot. As we reached Ramban, another road was

HC directs NHAI to expedite construction of Rae Bareli-Prayagraj road

The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the National Highways Authority of India not being able to complete the construction of a four-lane road from Rae Bareli to Prayagraj despite deciding on it eight years ago. The high court's Lucknow bench directed the NHAI to decide at an appropriate level to expedite the construction work and fixed July 12 as the next date of hearing. A bench of Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice O P Shukla passed the order on a pending PIL which was registered in 2013 when the HC had taken suo-motu cognizance of the matter. Upon coming to know from an NHAI affidavit that the decision to build the road was taken in 2015, the bench said, "Ordinarily, the decision to construct a four-lane road taken about eight years ago ought to have been implemented by now. However, the pace of executing of the said decision appears to be slower than expected." The court directed the NHAI to file an affidavit to apprise it as to how work was done after May

NHAI signs pact with power producer THDCIL for technical services

State-owned power producer THDCIL on Thursday said it will provide technical services to NHAI under an agreement. "THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to provide technical services as the technical consultant," the company said in a statement. THDCIL CMD R K Vishnoi said under the agreement, his company will be responsible for assessing landslide susceptibility areas and recommending mitigation measures for vulnerable slopes between Udhampur and Ramban on NH 44. "The stretch of road is of utmost national strategic importance, as it provides the vital link of the nation with Kashmir valley. This collaboration between THDCIL and NHAI aims to enhance road safety and ensure the stability of the region's infrastructure, particularly the National Highway, by addressing the risks associated with landslides," he added. This partnership will contribute to the overall improvement and maintenance of ..

NHAI plans tunnel at Laxmi Dungri in Odisha's Sambalpur, receives Rs 37 cr

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) received Rs 37 crore for construction of a tunnel at Laxmi Dungri, a reserve forest in Sambalpur district, official sources said. The tunnel's objective is to check disruption of traffic movement due to landslides on NH-53 connecting Mumbai and Kolkata. Project Director, NHAI, Sambalpur, K. Nageswar Rao said the geotechnical survey for the construction of the tunnel is underway. Stating that the plan and design will be prepared once the survey is completed, Rao said the tunnel will be constructed on one section of the four-lane highway. If everything goes according to plan, work will commence by September, he said, adding that the primary objective of the tunnel is safety of passengers travelling on NH-53. Laxmi Dungri has experienced several landslides, which have impacted traffic movement on NH-53 since September 2007.

National Highways Infra Trust to raise Rs 4,500 crore via term loans

To acquire five operational road projects worth Rs 9,000 crore

NHAI burdening courts with unnecessary litigations, says Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has criticised the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) saying it has become a common practice of the authority to burden the courts with a spate of litigations and that its delay in granting compensation results in payment of heavy interests. In its order, the division bench of the High Court comprising Justices Amit Rawal and C S Sudha, observed that if the NHAI takes appropriate advice, it would save the cost of litigation and avoid the burden of paying heavy interests. The court's order came on an appeal filed by a land owner from Thiruvananthapuram, whose property was acquired by the NHAI for the purpose of constructing a bypass to avoid the Kazhakuttom-Karode stretch of the NH 47. Aggrieved by the compensation fixed by the competent authority, the land owner sought for arbitration during which the value of the land was increased to the extent of 50 per cent. Claiming that the amount was exorbitant, NHAI approached a local court in Thiruvananthapur

NHAI releases first sustainability report on environmental responsibility

NHAI's sustainability efforts have yielded positive results in terms of environmental and energy conservation

Gadkari stresses on importance of DPRs to minimise delays, reduce cost

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday emphasised the importance of accurate preparation of detailed project report (DPR) to minimise project delays, reduce cost of construction, and implement proper road alignment, according to an official statement. The road transport and highways minister chaired a meeting with NHAI officials in New Delhi and discussed various aspects of National Highway development. "The meeting encompassed discussions on enhancing work efficiency, resolving obstacles and adopting innovative technology," the statement said. Gadkari also launched two Mobile Apps focusing on enhancing efficiency and providing ease of commuting' on the National Highways. The mobile applications inaugurated included RajmargYatra', a citizen centric Mobile Application with in-built complaint redressal system and NHAI One', mobile app to facilitate most of the crucial onsite requirements in execution of National Highway Projects, the statement said. Stressing on providing ...

Himachal Governor reviews progress on development of NHAI projects

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Prasad Shukla has reviewed the progress on the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) projects in the state, a statement said on Wednesday. The governor took detailed information about the NHAI projects, especially Kiratpur -Nerchowk, Pandoh - Takoli and Takoli - Kullu projects, which will be completed soon. The work of five tunnels and 22 major bridges between Kiratpur to Nerchowk is completed and a safety audit is going on, NHAI Shimla Regional Officer Abdul Basit said in the statement. He said that opening of five tunnels from Kiratpur to Nerchowk would reduce the distance in hilly terrain by 37 Km and time by 3 hours. Local citizens and tourists going to Kullu, Manali, Keylong and Rohtang will get its benefit and travel will be easier. The governor also took a detailed account of other highways being constructed by NHAI in the state and instructed the Regional Officer that while constructing the highway, attention should be paid to saving natu

Capex by large state-run firms jump 121% to Rs 53,000 crore in April

Expenditure cycle of NHAI, petroleum CPSEs off to a strong start

NITI Aayog seeks consultant to evaluate road projects, functioning of NHAI

With the debt of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) surpassing Rs 3 lakh crore and its dependance on government's budgetary support increasing, the NITI Aayog has decided to go in for an institutional evaluation of the highway construction body. The government think tank's Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) has floated a tender for selection of a technical consultant for conducting an evaluation study of road projects and the functioning of NHAI. "In the context of its (NHAI's) increasing debt servicing burden, contingent liabilities, dependence on government budgetary support, and ambitious highway and infrastructure development plan, there is a need to better understand the performance of NHAI and evaluate its existing practices and finances in order to provide inputs in improving its functioning," the DMEO said in it's report. NHAI's debt has seen an increase from Rs 23,797 crore in March 2014 to Rs 3.48 lakh crore in March 2022. NHAI's spending in FY22

FASTag's daily collection reaches all time high of Rs 193 cr on April 29

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday said the daily toll collection through FASTag system reached an all-time high of Rs 193.15 crore on April 29, with 1.16 crore transactions recorded in a single day. NHAI in a statement further said since FASTag was mandated by the government in February 2021, the number of toll plazas under FASTag programme has increased from 770 to 1,228, including 339 state toll plazas. FASTag uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, which provides users a smooth crossover at toll plazas without halting. The payment is made digitally through the FASTag linked to the bank wallet. In addition to its effectiveness in toll collection, FASTag has also facilitated seamless and secure contactless payment for parking fees at over 140 parking lots in 50+ cities across India, NHAI added. NHAI also said it is actively working towards finalizing the necessary requirements for implementation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

NHAI to create around 10,000 km of OFCs, digital highways by FY25

State-owned NHAI is working towards development of around 10,000 kilometres of Optic Fibre Cables (OFC) infrastructure across the country by FY2024-25, according to an official statement. The statement said National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a fully-owned special purpose vehicle of NHAI, will implement the network of "digital highways" by developing integrated utility corridors along the national highways to develop OFC infrastructure. According to the statement, around 1,367 kilometres on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and 512 km on the Hyderabad-Bangalore corridor have been identified as pilot routes for the digital highway development. The statement said providing internet connectivity to remote locations across the country, the OFC network will help expedite the roll-out of new-age telecom technologies like 5G & 6G. The recently-inaugurated 246-km DelhiDausaLalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway features a three-metre dedicated utility corridor used to

Rail Vikas Nigam surges 9% after it bags order from NHAI, Indian Railways

The average trading volumes on the counter jumped three-fold as around 32.98 million shares changed hands on the NSE and BSE

GR Infra jumps over 4% after it emerges L-1 bidder for Rs 872 cr project

In the past one week, shares of this construction firm gained 1.7 per cent, as against 0.2 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex