The Roads and Bridges section covers the key trends, recent developments, current status of major projects and central sector programmes, financing and PPPs, key issues and challenges .
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, toll plaza, bidding, NHAI, NHDP, award, approval, financing, two-laning, four-laning
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with its road network forming the backbone of its transport system. Indian roads handle around 80 per cent of passenger traffic and 70 per […]
The Sigandur bridge, India’s second longest cable-stayed bridge, was inaugurated by the central government on July 14, 2025, in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district. It is also known as the Ambaragodlu-Kalasavalli or Sharavathi bridge, as it spans […]
In recent years, the road sector has emerged as one of the largest recipients of budgetary allocations across infrastructure sectors, highlighting its strategic importance in driving economic growth. Flagship government programmes such as the Bharatmala […]
The past year has witnessed remarkable progress in India’s road sector, reflecting the country’s commitment to road modernisation. The centre has implemented various reforms and measures to address long-standing issues. In addition to its continuing […]
National highway development has witnessed major progress in recent years. The speed and scale of development have been brisk. Alongside, there has been a growing focus on safety, asset quality and sustainability. A policy push […]
The roads and highways sector remains the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth. While execution challenges persist, the highway network has continued to expand. Various government initiatives have reaffirmed the long-term vision for integrated connectivity. At […]
India’s infrastructure requirements will continue to grow as the country advances towards the goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy. To support this growth, the government has been exploring innovative funding mechanisms to sustain and […]
Often recognised by the speed and scale of development, the road sector is now turning over a new leaf. In the previous issue of Indian Infrastructure magazine, the story titled “Bold Bids” discussed the structural […]
In line with global practices, the Indian road sector deploys the same implementation models for road projects. What has interestingly made the sector relatively more far-sighted is the scale of policy precision, calibrated in each […]
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