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road infrastructure news

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to be fully completed in two years, says Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, inspect the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway at Labana, in Bundi on Wednesday.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 12:34 pm IST

Delhi approves 658 cr road upgrade plan; clears Ambedkar univ project

Delhi approves 658 cr road upgrade plan; clears Ambedkar univ project
Published on Jun 25, 2026 03:50 am IST

Indian woman says Europe trip changed how she viewed India’s road infrastructure

An Indian woman said her Europe trip made her realise how much India’s road infrastructure had improved.
Published on Jun 03, 2026 11:59 am IST

Canadian man praises Hyderabad roads, asks: ‘Why can’t Bengaluru have this?’

A Canadian man compared Hyderabad’s roads with Bengaluru and said he found barely any potholes in the city.
Published on May 20, 2026 04:49 pm IST

Ludhiana: Arora unveils 52-crore projects to upgrade Focal Point

Cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora during the inauguration at Focal Point in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 03, 2026 05:06 am IST

Ludhiana: MC panel set to review 100 civic projects

The committee had cleared a few key projects during a meeting on Tuesday. (HT File)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 07:54 am IST

Onus of road safety lies with the State

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Road accidents in the country have several triggers, but some of these show up too routinely in the assessment of causes. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 08:45 pm IST

Widespread rain, snowfall lash Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snow was seen near the south portal of Atal Tunnel near Manali on Wednesday. (Aqil Khan/HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 11:47 pm IST

Concern for Gurugram as Sector 106 flags poor roads, proximity to planned waste plant

Locals said incomplete road connectivity and lack of streetlights have made commuting unsafe, especially at night. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 05:49 am IST

Ludhiana: Civic works under scanner as cracks appear on ATI Road

Residents have alleged that substandard material was used in construction of the road leading to cracks. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 03, 2026 03:10 am IST

Concern for Gurugram: Broken roads, filth plague Sector 5; locals seek action

The cratered main road in Sector 5 near HUDA Park as seen on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 01, 2026 08:29 am IST

‘Smart city’ tag questioned as viral ‘Faridabad intern’ posts flag civic gaps

Residents report foul stench, stray animals and repeated dumping; civic body plans 720 crore waste contract pending state nod. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:19 am IST

Vikramaditya meets Gadkari, seeks support for construction of roads, bridges

Public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh said that many sanctioned projects are at various stages of implementation and requested continued Central support, timely release of funds and flexibility in norms for hill states so that works can progress without delay. (HT File)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 03:38 am IST

Gurugram: Sector 46 residents flag poor, damaged roads

The damaged stretch of the internal roads as seen on March 2. (Parveen Kumar/Ht)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 05:16 am IST

Push for solid waste management, roads in Lucknow Municipal Corporation’s 4,692.71-crore budget

The LMC budget earmarks 271 crore for road construction and repairs
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:46 am IST

MCG clears 25 civic projects worth 142 crore across Gurugram

Gurugram mayor and municipal commissioner with senior officials at the meeting at MCG office in Sector 34 on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 04:30 am IST

Assam’s development in harmony with natural ecosystem

Kaziranga National Park
Published on Jan 27, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Number of vehicles double in Bengaluru since 2015, road network stays stagnant

Bengaluru traffic: With public transport failing to keep pace, the city's daily commute has devolved into chaos.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 12:45 pm IST

Reporter’s diary: Gurugram vents as RWAs meet civic officials

At HT Gurugram’s RWA meet, pollution talk widened into raw conversations on roads, waste, enforcement gaps and residents’ daily fatigue. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 19, 2026 07:46 am IST

Concern for Gurugram: Crumbling roads, sewage gaps hit Sector 103

Decade-old roads, monsoon waterlogging and irregular bus services continue even as agencies promise patchwork repairs and future upgrades. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 07:40 am IST

Bengaluru's Kamaraj Road to reopen in January 2026 after six years: Report

The stretch had been barricaded since June 2019 after the BMRCL took possession of the road to construct the underground inter-change station at MG Road between the Namma Metro’s existing Purple Line (elevated) and upcoming Pink Line. (Archive/Representative image)
Published on Dec 22, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Ghaziabad Development Authority to revamp 7 major intersections for smooth traffic

Rudresh Shukla, GDA’s media coordinator, said the revived plan may either integrate findings from the earlier survey or involve a fresh assessment. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Dec 04, 2025 08:18 am IST

Students, environmental groups rally against Bengaluru's costly tunnel road plan

Protestors argued that the costly tunnel project in Bengaluru threatens local ecology and exacerbates existing urban issues such as waterlogging.
Published on Nov 16, 2025 02:02 pm IST

Bengaluru’s Magadi road-Mysuru highway link faces delay, pushed to 2026: Report

Commuters eager for the new 11-km link between Magadi Road and the Bengaluru–Mysuru highway will face additional delays, with the opening now pushed to early 2026. (Representative image)
Published on Nov 02, 2025 08:02 pm IST

DK Shivakumar proposes BJP-led panel to resolve Bengaluru tunnel road dispute

DK Shivakumar's initiative aims to involve the opposition BJP in decision-making amid growing criticism of the Bengaluru tunnel road project's cost and environmental impact.
Published on Nov 02, 2025 05:14 pm IST

'There is some footpath in your garbage': Bengaluru’s infra becomes a meme

Viral posts on Reddit showed the challenges of navigating broken footpaths cluttered with garbage in Bengaluru.
Published on Oct 25, 2025 04:44 pm IST

Car overturns on Nelamangala flyover while dodging pothole in Bengaluru: Report

Six people experienced a terrifying car accident on the Nelamangala flyover in Bengaluru while avoiding a pothole. (File)
Published on Oct 22, 2025 07:17 pm IST

Bengaluru set for major road overhaul with 4,000 crore white-topping plan

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced extensive roadworks in Bengaluru, including 500 km of white-topping.
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 04:14 pm IST

Bengaluru residents protest potholes, bad roads with 'no roads, no tax' movement

Bengaluru residents expressed frustration over deteriorating infrastructure, leading to a protest demanding better roads and accountability from the government, captured in a viral video showing citizens marching through poorly maintained streets.
Published on Oct 19, 2025 12:16 pm IST

Road crash deaths fall in Delhi: Here's what the police data says

Delhi Traffic Police encourages riders to wear helmets during 'Consequences,' a road safety campaign on helmet wearing in New Delhi.
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 08:36 pm IST