Tag: National Highway Authority of India

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NHAI says ‘no’ for additional structures on h’way in Nashik

NHAI says ‘no’ for additional structures on h’way in Nashik

In Nashik, work on the Mumbai-Agra national highway passing through the city can be undertaken only during the operation and maintenance period as the project cost has exceeded its limit, said the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). With freak accidents becoming frequent over the widened Mumbai-Agra national highway, both commuters and residents along the highway come up with new demands in respect to the inconveniences faced by them.

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Kochi civic body to approach NHAI for flyover designs

Kochi civic body to approach NHAI for flyover designs

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will be approached by the Kochi Corporation and ask it for designs of flyovers planned at Edappally, Vyttila and Palarivattom junctions in the city limits. Mayor Tony Chammany informed the council that he would take up the issue with NHAI project director CT Abraham.

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Proposal to expand Bhopal-Nagpur highway rejected

Proposal to expand Bhopal-Nagpur highway rejected

The Union Environment Ministry has rejected a National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI) proposal seeking expansion of a road connecting Bhopal and Nagpur that cuts through a proposed tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife, chaired by Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan, has accepted an expert panel report which said that four-laning of NH-69 within the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary cannot be permitted currently" as tigers and other wild animal

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Proposal to expand Bhopal-Nagpur highway rejected

Proposal to expand Bhopal-Nagpur highway rejected

The Union Environment Ministry has rejected a National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI) proposal seeking expansion of a road connecting Bhopal and Nagpur that cuts through a proposed tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife, chaired by Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan, has accepted an expert panel report which said that four-laning of NH-69 within the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary cannot be permitted currently" as tigers and other wild animal

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NHAI’s highway norms not practical, says Kerala

NHAI’s highway norms not practical, says Kerala

The National Highway Authority of India prescribed norms were the main constraint for highway development, said VK Ebrahim Kunju, Kerala Minister for Public Works. He told this in the State Assembly that the authority had insisted on acquiring equal space on either sides of a stretch to suit road geometrics.

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KMRL hopes to implement project as per schedule

KMRL hopes to implement project as per schedule

Elias George, Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) expressed hope that there would not be any delay in implementing the metro rail project and it would stick to the schedule. The implementing agency also said that National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) already gave an in-principle approval to carry out construction of the Metro on th

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NHAI to convert quarries into water storage ponds

NHAI to convert quarries into water storage ponds

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed to use quarries after closure for storing water. It will provide a fencing or wall around the pits for safety purpose and allow the use of the water for agriculture and domestic use. It has sought permission for quarrying in three districts of Vidarbha in Maharashtra-Wardha, Yavatmal and Gondia.

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Chandigarh-Manali NH 21 to be made into four lanes

Chandigarh-Manali NH 21 to be made into four lanes

The Chandigarh-Mandi-Manali National Highway will soon be upgraded to four lane, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has announced. Singh, who announced the decision while presiding over the review meeting of Public Works Department (PWD), said that National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake the construction work in the NH 21.

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Udaipur-Ahmedabad h’way gets nod from FAC

Udaipur-Ahmedabad h’way gets nod from FAC

In a major relief to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Rajasthan, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on February 4 granted clearance for widening of the Kishangarh-Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway. With the approval, work on the project is expected to begin soon.

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Udaipur-Ahmedabad h’way gets nod from FAC

Udaipur-Ahmedabad h’way gets nod from FAC

In a major relief to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Rajasthan, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on February 4 granted clearance for widening of the Kishangarh-Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway. With the approval, work on the project is expected to begin soon.