National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman RP Singh said in Delhi on January 17 that there is not enough capacity in the system to construct 7,000-8,000 km of highways every year, that too on public-private partnership (PPP) basis. He said that the government should set a more realistic target on road construction of about 3,000-4,000 km a year.
Category: Roads & Highways
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MoEF should decide over green nod for projects: NHAI
With the Prime MinisterĂâs Office stepping in to resolve the row between the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) over forest clearances to highway projects, the NHAI has communicated that the ball is now in the ministryĂâs court.
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Contractors stop RCC road works in Vadodara
Several contractors who had taken up work on the RCC internal roads of residential societies in Vadodara town have stopped work. Delayed payments due to pending results of inspection of the quality of roads is said to be the reason for the delay.
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Uncertainty over Gurgaon’s longest flyover project
The longest flyover project in Gurgaon to provide a signal-free ride between Rajiv Chowk and Mahavir Chowk in Gurgaon is likely to be scrapped. A high-level meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) may scrap the project.
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IDFC likely to take over Delhi-Gurgaon E’way project
In a recent development to the problems surrounding the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, NHAI has now said that it wants the lead banker of the project, IDFC to takeover the project completely.
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Coimbatore’s road laid during President’s visit caves in
A portion of Trichy road, which was blacktopped overnight in a hurry ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee's recent visit to the city, has caved in after not being able to withstand the weight of the heavy vehicles plying on the street.
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Residents to meet MoEF over Pedder Road flyover work
In Mumbai, Pedder Road Residents Association has sought a meeting with the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), which recently gave environmental clearance to the Pedder Road flyover project in Mumbai. The Union's act follows when the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) invited bids for construction of the stalled Pedder Road flyover. The project has been facing resistance from the local residents.
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Punjab CM’s plea to Centre to clear pending rural roads
Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal on January 16 urged the Union Minister Jairam Ramesh to ensure speedy completion of all formalities related to construction of rural link roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna in the state.
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New Delhi’s roads getting a facelift
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been giving special treatment to its roads, especially to strengthen and improve durability of the roads. The civic body is now protecting roads falling under its jurisdiction by doing 'micro-surfacing treatment' as per road-wise suitability.
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Govt may not able to award 9,500 km projects by Mar
The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry is unlikely to meet the target of awarding contracts for developing 9,500 km of roads by March end in view of the economic slowdown and delays in environment clearances.