New Delhi/Gwalior, March 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday. Both leaders held detailed discussions on several key projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and infrastructure in the Gwalior–Chambal region and other parts of Madhya Pradesh.During the meeting, the progress of significant projects such as the Gwalior–Agra Expressway (worth ₹4,822 crore) and the …
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system.In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country.From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI.The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing …
Chennai, March 31 (IANS) In a significant step towards modernising highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to introduce a barrier-less toll collection system at three major toll plazas in Tamil Nadu as part of a nationwide rollout. The new Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system will be implemented at Nemili and Chennasamudram toll plazas on NH-48 and Paranur toll plaza on NH-45.The initiative aims to eliminate long queues, ensure uninterrupted traffic movement,…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has realised Rs 28,307 crore through a combination of Public InvIT, Private InvIT, and Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model, including TOT Bundles 17 and 18 for FY 2025–26, the government said on Monday.With bids received for TOT Bundle-19, which are under technical evaluation, NHAI is well poised to achieve the government’s budgeted target of Rs 30,000 crore for current fiscal.NHAI has successfully monetised over 310 km…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India’s toll collection could see a sharp jump in the coming years, driven by rising road projects, growing vehicle numbers and a shift to advanced digital systems.Speaking at an event, Gadkari said the government expects annual toll revenue to rise to about Rs 3.5–4 trillion in the near future, compared to the current Rs 80,000–85,000 crore.He explained that as the economy grows, the automo…
Bhopal, March 24 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received crucial wildlife clearance for the Betul–Khandwa–Deshgaon (Package-I) project, paving the way for enhanced connectivity in central India while prioritising ecological safeguards in a sensitive tiger corridor. The 125-km stretch, traversing forest areas under the Betul (North and South) and Khandwa Forest Divisions, involves the diversion of approximately 167 hectares of forest land. The alignment passes t…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and discussed issues related to the national capital’s all-round development, strengthening infrastructure, and the commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the people.Chief Minister Gupta called on PM Modi ahead of the presentation of the Delhi Budget 2025-26 on March 24 in the Assembly.CM Rekha Gupta also heads the government’s Finance Department.Pollution mitigation, women-centric pro…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday reviewed inspection outcomes and enforcement actions across the National Capital Region (NCR), proposing closure of 14 non-compliant units and sealing of diesel generator sets at 27 establishments to curb pollution violations.The developments were discussed during the 127th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) held on March 17, which examined inspections conducted between February 19 and March 13 acro…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) A proposed highway corridor cutting through the ecologically fragile Sengottai (Aryankavu) Gap in the southern Western Ghats has sparked concern among conservationists, who warn that the project could disrupt a vital wildlife corridor and aggravate landslide risks in the region. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought wildlife clearance from the National Board for Wildlife for the project, which is part of the Puliyarai-Aryankavu-Kadampattukonam econom…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu State Highways Department has begun a major widening project at the Padi Rail Overbridge (ROB) on Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (Inner Ring Road), aimed at easing one of the most significant traffic bottlenecks along the busy arterial corridor. The ₹139-crore project will convert the existing three-lane bridge into a dual five-lane structure and widen the narrow approach roads towards Padi, which have long been a source of severe congestion for motorists travel…