The World Bank has expressed interest to fund the Mizoram State Road Project Phase II (MSRP-II). The road project is aimed at boosting better link between Mizoram and its two neigbouring countries-Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Category: Roads & Highways
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NHAI to inspect Pune-Blore highway
To identify accident-prone locations on Pune-Bangalore highway and suggest road-safety measures for the same, a team of safety consultants from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will inspect the highway sections on November 12.
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UP govt to repair dug up roads in Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) will repair and construct the roads dug by Jal Sansthan in Kanpur city. Keeping in view the forthcoming international one-day match to be held in the city, roads in the vicinity of Green Park Stadium would be repaired or would be carpeted, said the State Principal Secretary Rajneesh Dubey on November 8.
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West Bengal to map State highways
To prepare a detailed web-based geographic information system (GIS) mapping of around 4,500 km of highways in West Bengal by March 2014, the State Highway Development Corporation (WBHDC) has involved IIT-Kharagpur, National Informatics Centre (NIC) and Rites.
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Govt to attract foreign firms to build roads
The Union government is to hold road shows in countries like China and Australia in the next few months to attract foreign companies to take up road construction projects in the country. Road developers in India like GMR, GVK, L&T are staying away from bidding due to fiscal constraints and land acquisition problems.
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Kolkata roads safe with CCTV watch
To avoid road traffic jams and prevent crime, Kolkata police have got surveillance CCTV cameras fixed at every traffic crossing in the city. The facility, which was launched on November 1, is described as revolution as the CCTV watch helped the city police to intervene quickly and take effective action in event of crime and traffic offences.
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Himalayan road to cut costs for countries
Media reports say that India and China should consider stepping up bilateral trade through Nathu La, the mountainous pass in the Himalayas and the road connecting India's northeast with Myanmar to reduce transportation cost. Through the mountain road, the entire region can prosper.
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Metro work congests life in Delhi colony roads
As the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is constructing two new lines in densely populated colonies in the city, residents in the area have complained of narrow streets getting more congested.
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Key road in Chennai in shambles
Milk Colony Road in Madhavaram in Chennai is in a mess and troubling the commuters in the area. It is full of rubble and red sand with potholes. The Road runs the entire length of the colony, and is the only entry and exit point to the area residents.
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SBI Macquarie buys stake in tollway for Rs 275 cr
In a Trichy road project, SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Trust has bought 74 per cent for Rs 275 crore. The road project stake has been developed by IJM of Malaysia and Shapoorji Pallonji.