The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is preparing a wish list for the new government to seek, among other things, greater leeway to choose between public-private partnership (PPP) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) modes
Category: Roads & Highways
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Rajasthan to set up regulatory body for roads
To enhance the state's road network, the Rajasthan government will set up a regulatory body on lines of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The authority will be mandated to oversee the road construction and get the necessary approval for the concessionaire.
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MoRTH to try new technologies
To encourage adoption of new materials and technology in road construction, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has formulated a policy where new technology can be adopted through pilot projects.
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IRB bags toll road order
IRB Infrastructure Developers has received 'letter of award' from the National Highways Authority of India for four laning the Yedeshi-Aurangabad section of NH-211 totalling about 190 km
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Punj Lloyd to develop Libyan city
Punj Llyod has won Rs 3,254-crore contract for constructing infrastructure facilities in a Libyan city. The project involves design and construction of the storm and sewer network, water network,
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Strata to produce geocell in India
Strata Geosystems (India) will produce advanced geocells systems, StrataWeb. StrataWeb is essentially a unique three dimensional soil reinforcement system. It comprises honeycombed high-strength cell structures of texturised HDPE.
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MoRTH to upgrade Khongsang Tamenglong road
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans rehabilitation and upgradation of Khongsang Tamenglong road (NH 137) covering approximately 40 km length to two lane with paved shoulder configuration in the state of Manipur.
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MPRDC to undertake construction of 18 ROBs
Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd (MPRDC) plans construction and development of 18 ROBs and 9 LHS on BOT (Toll) basis. The project is estimated to cost Rs 674.00 crore.
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Moisture-resistant roads
Bitumen consumption in India was 4.5 million tonne in 2011-12 costing Rs 18,000 crore (current value). Nearly 80 per cent valued at Rs 14,400 crore used for resurfacing, is the annual binder loss from the existing roads due to leaching and stripping of the bitumen binder.
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Caution! Danger ahead
Despite efforts to ensure road safety, road deaths and accidents continue to climb creating a question mark on the efforts being put in ensuring safe road infrastructure. Infrastructure Today looks to understand the constraints in ensuring safe road infrastructure.