The Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway is a 610 km (380 mi) long, six-lane, greenfield access-controlled expressway that will connect the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with the capital of West Bengal, Kolkata, through the capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi. It will run almost parallel with the Grand Trunk Road or the Asian Highway 1, and will pass through four states–Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.… Read more

India has set ambitious plans for infrastructure development with an estimated investment of Rs 880 lakh crore by 2047. These plans encompass a wide range of projects aimed at transforming the country’s transportation sector. Among the notable proposals are the introduction of 4,500 Vande Bharat trains and the construction of 20,000 kilometers of elevated tracks. This article examines these plans and their potential impact on India’s transportation infrastructure.… Read more

India’s infrastructure sector has garnered significant attention from international investors in recent years. The United States Ambassador to India recently emphasized the “real interest” in investing in India’s infrastructure. This article explores the reasons behind this growing interest and the potential impact of increased foreign investment in India’s infrastructure development.… Read more

Bridge infrastructure plays a vital role in connecting communities, facilitating trade, and enhancing economic growth. To ensure the construction of resilient and sustainable bridge infrastructure, it is crucial to have robust bidding systems in place. This article explores the significance of robust bidding systems in building resilient bridge infrastructure and the benefits they offer.… Read more

Nitin Gadkari, the federal minister for roads and highways, recently shared information about the project in his official Twitter post. The government intends to build a six-lane highway to connect districts in the Delhi NCR.… Read more

The transfer of 1.11 acres (4,509 square metres) of land to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of Delhi’s new six-lane highway has been approved by lieutenant-governor VK Saxena. This unfinished highway, which is a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojna, will connect a junction along the Jaitpur-Pusta Road section of the NH-148NA with the DND Maharani Bagh. It is a section of a linkage project connecting the Delhi–Mumbai Motorway to the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway.… Read more

North east India is home to the National Highway-10 (NH10), formerly known as the NH31A, which connects Gangtok to the Indo-Bangladesh border. The length of the NH10 is 174 kilometres (km). The NH10 crosses Sikkim and West Bengal. The NH10 is crucial for easing travel and promoting regional development and is maintained by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).… Read more