Nitin Gadkari reviews national highway projects in Rajasthan, Himachal; stresses quality and monsoon preparedness

May 25, 2026 5:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews national highway projects in Rajasthan, Himachal; stresses quality and monsoon preparedness

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday chaired comprehensive review meetings on the quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, directing officials to ensure timely execution, strict quality control and robust monsoon preparedness measures. The review meetings were held in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with senior officials from the National Highways Au...

Nitin Gadkari inspects Rs 4,463 crore DND-Faridabad-Sohna Highway Project to boost NCR connectivity and access to Jewar Airport

May 20, 2026 12:22 PM

Nitin Gadkari inspects Rs 4,463 crore DND-Faridabad-Sohna Highway Project to boost NCR connectivity and access to Jewar Airport

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday inspected the DND-Faridabad-Sohna Access Controlled Highway Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR) and providing seamless access to the upcoming Noida International Airport and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The inspection was carried out in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta, Harsh Malhotra and Kris...

NHAI’s ‘Project Saksham’ empowers rural women through skill development and employment

May 15, 2026 6:24 PM

NHAI’s ‘Project Saksham’ empowers rural women through skill development and employment

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with Vertis Foundation, is expanding its women-focused skill development initiative ‘Project Saksham’ to promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in rural communities connected to India’s highway network. The initiative aims to empower rural women and underserved youth by providing industry-relevant vocational training, employment opportunities and pathways to long-term financial independence. According to NHAI, ...

Nitin Gadkari reviews key highway projects in Maharashtra, pushes for faster execution

May 4, 2026 4:33 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews key highway projects in Maharashtra, pushes for faster execution

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed a series of proposed high-speed and high-density corridor projects, along with key national highway developments in Maharashtra, with a focus on expediting planning and execution. During a high-level meeting, the minister assessed progress on several strategic road corridors aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and boosting economic activity. Among the major projects discussed were the six-laning of the Nagp...

Nitin Gadkari calls for climate-resilient hill roads, pushes advanced landslide mitigation measures

April 30, 2026 6:49 PM

Nitin Gadkari calls for climate-resilient hill roads, pushes advanced landslide mitigation measures

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday stressed the urgent need for climate-resilient road infrastructure in the Himalayan region, highlighting the growing challenges posed by landslides, extreme weather, and fragile terrain. Addressing a workshop on “Landslide Mitigation Measures for Resilient Hill Roads” at Bharat Mandapam, Gadkari said developing safe and durable road networks in hilly areas remains complex due to slope instability, cloudbursts, earthquakes,...

NHAI issues heatwave guidelines to protect highway workers, ensure safe operations

April 28, 2026 7:08 PM

NHAI issues heatwave guidelines to protect highway workers, ensure safe operations

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to safeguard workers and ensure uninterrupted operations on national highways amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions across the country. The measures, which apply to construction sites, maintenance projects, and toll plazas, mandate contractors, concessionaires, and toll operators to adopt safety protocols aimed at minimizing heat-related risks for workers and commuters. Under the new guid...

Khambatki Ghat twin tunnel nears completion, promises safer and faster travel on Pune-Satara highway

April 27, 2026 10:12 PM

Khambatki Ghat twin tunnel nears completion, promises safer and faster travel on Pune-Satara highway

The long-troubled Khambatki Ghat stretch on the Pune-Satara highway is set for a major transformation, with the new six-lane twin-tube tunnel project nearing completion and trial operations already underway on one side. Developed by the National Highways Authority of India on NH-48, the Khambatki Ghat tunnel aims to replace a historically congested and accident-prone route with modern, high-capacity infrastructure. With overall physical progress reaching 86 per cent, the project is expected to ...

Nitin Gadkari reviews highway projects in Karnataka, Kerala; stresses quality, speed and monsoon readiness

April 27, 2026 10:31 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews highway projects in Karnataka, Kerala; stresses quality, speed and monsoon readiness

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday conducted a detailed review of National Highway projects in Karnataka and Kerala, emphasising strict quality standards, timely execution and preparedness ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. The review meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Ministers of State Harsh Malhotra and Ajay Tamta, along with senior officials from the National Highways Authority of India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and project...

Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

April 23, 2026 5:17 PM

Dehradun Bypass project gains momentum, set to ease traffic and boost regional connectivity

Construction of a key bypass aimed at decongesting traffic in Dehradun and improving regional connectivity is progressing steadily, with nearly 44 per cent of the work already completed, said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The 12-kilometre-long greenfield, four-lane access-controlled highway is being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of ₹716 crore and is expected to be completed by April 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport & ...

NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ along highways to boost biodiversity and promote medicinal plants

April 8, 2026 10:37 PM

NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ along highways to boost biodiversity and promote medicinal plants

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van’ - thematic plantations of medicinal trees - on vacant land parcels along national highways, in a move aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting ecological sustainability. The initiative seeks to create green corridors enriched with medicinal plant species that support pollinators, birds and microfauna, thereby strengthening ecosystem resilience along highway networks. In the first pha...