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Published on Aug 01, 2026 07:42 pm IST

EPE-Yamuna Expressway interchange to open from October 15: NHAI

The move is expected to significantly improve connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar and ease traffic congestion in the region. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 31, 2026 11:12 pm IST

Chandigarh: Absence of policy driving schools away from promoting car-pooling

The committee had also flagged the lack of dedicated drop-off and pick-up zones, congestion outside school gates, vehicles stopping on carriageways besides unsafe road crossings by students due to overcrowding. (HT File)

Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:08 am IST

3 days after MP’s tweet , traffic police, private security guards streamline traffic outside Chandigarh railway station

The department would explore the feasibility of installing CCTV cameras at these locations to curb traffic violations and improve enforcement, said a senior UT police officer . (HT File)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 11:12 pm IST

Striking staff leave commuters navigating risky craters in Ludhiana

MC parked a tanker near the road cave in Mint Ghumari Chowk in Ludhiana on Wednesday in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 12:57 pm IST

Traffic snarls on Mumbai-Pune Expressway after truck breaks down on road

Officials said the stranded truck was removed and normal traffic movement was being restored. (HT photo)

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Published on Jul 29, 2026 10:23 am IST

Prayagraj’s new six-lane Ganga bridge set to open in November

The under-construction six-lane bridge over the Ganga River in Prayagraj. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jul 29, 2026 08:22 am IST

Delhi plans two elevated corridors to ease traffic in north, northeast areas

The Delhi government plans to build two elevated corridors in north and northeast Delhi to improve connectivity and decongest key roads.

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Updated on Jul 29, 2026 08:28 am IST

Panchkula: ₹20-cr Ghaggar bridge work begins, to ease traffic woes

Contractor given two years to complete the project (HT File)

Published on Jul 27, 2026 08:45 am IST

NHAI denies road cave-in on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, says only surface slippage

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Published on Jul 27, 2026 02:59 pm IST

PMRDA plans six priority roads in Hinjewadi to ease congestion

Pune, India - July 15, 2020:Vehicular movement at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi in Pune, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (Photo by Milind Saurkar/Hindustan Times) (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 23, 2026 08:30 am IST

Thousands of farmers stage protest in Prayagraj over agrarian, civic issues

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Tikait faction’s “’Dera Dalo, Ghera Dalo Kisan Samman Mahapanchayat” at the protest site near the All Saint’s Cathedral in Civil Lines on Tuesday. (ANil Kumar Maurya/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 22, 2026 09:04 am IST

Monday Musings: Pune’s leadership vacuum, and the CM who stepped in

Pune, Jul 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, inspects the mini models of the Pune-Shirur Upgraded Expressway, Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Upgraded Expressway, and Hadapsar-Yavat Upgraded Expressway, in Pune on Saturday. State Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and state minister Chandrakant Patil also present. (@CMOMaharashtra X/ANI Photo) (@CMOMaharashtra X)

Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:02 am IST

Himachal HC seeks govt response on decongesting Sanjauli-AIMSS corridor

The advocate general sought time to obtain instructions from the state government on the suggestions, following which the matter was adjourned to August 13. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:56 am IST

Woman fumes over Noida traffic, says commuting has become a nightmare

A woman described Noida’s daily traffic jams and said the congestion had ruined commuters’ peace of mind.

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Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:59 am IST

Fadnavis, Gadkari to lay foundation for ₹18,100-cr projects on July 18

Nagpur, Jul 12 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurates 4 Road Over Bridges (ROBs), 4 Underpasses (Subway) and 1 Road Under Bridge (RUB) jointly developed by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) across the state, in Nagpur on Sunday. (@CMOMaharashtra X/ANI Photo) (@CMOMaharashtra X)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 09:04 am IST

PMC standing committee clears ₹73.52-cr Shivajinagar flyover project with 1.5-year deadline

Pune, India - Feb. 2, 2018: HT reporter Ananya Barua trying to access free WiFi installed by PMC at PMC building as a part of smart city project in Pune, India, on Friday, February 2, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 08:43 am IST

Five multi-level facilities planned to tackle Lucknow’s parking woes

The proposed facilities would provide organised parking, improve traffic flow and generate revenue for the authority. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

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Updated on Jul 16, 2026 09:11 pm IST

Ganga, Varuna elevated corridors to cut Varanasi traffic congestion by 40%

Both the corridors have been designed to ensure that existing heritage structures and other important buildings remain unaffected (Projected image)

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Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:54 am IST

Ludhiana: Rahon Road residents, farmers stall NH-44 traffic over civic issues

Farmer unions members block Basti Jodhewal Chowk during the protest in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:24 am IST

₹2,200 cr ADB-funded project to ease Shimla’s traffic through new tunnels

The proposed projects comprise a tunnel from the IGMC Junction to the IPH pump house near St Bede’s College, and a second tunnel from the HP PWD Huts (near the Himfed petrol pump) to Nigam Vihar (below the post office). (File)

Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:17 am IST

Minimising urban traffic congestion

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Updated on Jul 12, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Chandigarh: UT’s pick up-drop off order runs into resistance from schools, parents

UT’s directions follow weeks of complaints over traffic snarls outside large private schools in busy sectors (HT File)

Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:11 am IST

At least four dead as heavy showers flood parts of NCR

Across Delhi-NCR, it rained nearly continuously from late Wednesday night until mid-afternoon on Thursday.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2026 08:33 am IST

NH-48 reopens on trial basis as Gurugram battles fresh traffic congestion

NHAI reinforced the repaired carriageway with metal sheets, while police deployed extra personnel and diversion plans to ease congestion. (ANI Video Grab)

Published on Jul 09, 2026 11:16 am IST

Work from home advisory in Gurugram as heavy rain gridlocks roads, expressways

Commuters wade through a severely waterlogged road following heavy rainfall, in Gurugram, Haryana, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:59 am IST

NH-48 caves in near Narsinghpur, 2 lanes shut; traffic snarls

Traffic police diverted vehicles via the Southern Peripheral Road and Dwarka Expressway after barricading the affected carriageway for safety. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jul 08, 2026 09:01 am IST

Déjà vu: Gurugram drowns the same in season’s first heavy rain

Residents questioned GMDA and MCG’s desilting claims after widespread flooding, while officials said key junctions drained quickly due to recent mitigation works. (Parveen Kumar/HT)