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GHV Infra Projects bags ₹12.50 billion EPC contract to execute Maharashtra transit corridor

Expanding its footprint in the regional infrastructure sector, GHV Infra Projects Limited has acquired a ₹12.50 billion engineering, procurement, and construction assignment. Awarded by APCO Infratech Private Limited, the initiative focuses on building essential expressway connectors in Maharashtra over a 30-month timeline, highlighting sustained investment in state connectivity networks.

India | 3 days ago

Roads & Highways

Cabinet clears NH-927 upgrade to accelerate India-Nepal trade via key border corridor

India’s Cabinet has approved a four-lane upgrade of the Barabanki–Bahraich stretch of NH-927 to strengthen connectivity with Nepal. The project is expected to cut travel time by half, improve agricultural trade flows, and unlock logistics and cross-border commerce opportunities.

3 days ago • India;Nepal

Roads & Highways

AAI approves subterranean road project to facilitate Hyderabad NH-44 elevated corridor

The Airports Authority of India has authorized the construction of a 600-meter underpass beneath the Begumpet airport runway. This regulatory clearance removes a major technical obstacle for a 5.4-kilometer elevated corridor designed to alleviate congestion on the National Highway 44 transit route.

3 days ago • India

Roads & Highways

NHAI greenlights expressway project to link Vadhavan Port with NH-48 in Maharashtra

The National Highways Authority of India has authorized the construction of a four-lane, access-controlled expressway connecting the upcoming Vadhavan Port to Tava Village. This road infrastructure will bridge the port with National Highway 48 and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

3 days ago • India

Roads & Highways

India advances Sagarmala -linked connectivity with rail overbridge clearance at Deendayal Port

The Indian government has cleared a ₹1.32 billion rail overbridge project at Deendayal Port to ease cargo congestion and improve multimodal logistics. The move aligns with national infrastructure programs aimed at enhancing port efficiency and strengthening supply chain integration.

3 days ago • India

Construction

Granite secures $114m Caltrans contract for final segment of highway 101 corridor project

Granite has been awarded a $114 million contract by Caltrans for Segment 4E North of the Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project. The award completes the seventh and final mainline segment of an 11-mile corridor program aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion.

3 days ago • United States

Construction

J. Kumar Infraprojects JV wins Rs. 23.60 billion EPC expressway order from NHAI

J. Kumar Infraprojects, through its joint venture, has secured a major EPC contract from the National Highways Authority of India for a 32.18 km expressway in Maharashtra. The project, valued at Rs. 23.60 billion, involves a 4-lane expandable corridor.

3 days ago • India

Renewable Energy

New South Wales commits $183 million for renewable energy zone road upgrades

The New South Wales government has allocated $183.2 million for road upgrades to facilitate oversize vehicle movements supporting renewable energy projects. The funding targets three Renewable Energy Zones across regional NSW, including the Central-West Orana, South-West, and New England regions, with design work already underway.

3 days ago • Australia

Mergers & Acquisitions

VINCI highways acquires nine toll concessions in india in $1.8bn infrastructure play

VINCI Highways has agreed to acquire a portfolio of nine toll road concessions in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat from Macquarie Asset Management. The enterprise value is approximately INR 150 billion ($1.8bn), marking a significant expansion in India’s mature road infrastructure market.

3 days ago • India

Roads & Highways

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves infrastructure outlay for Sambhal manufacturing cluster

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has sanctioned INR 2454.2 million for infrastructure development of an integrated manufacturing and logistics cluster (IMLC) near the Ganga Expressway in Sambhal. The project, part of a broader industrial corridor initiative, aims to enhance the state’s industrial logistics capacity.

3 days ago • India

Construction

World Bank approves $796 million loan for Bahia infrastructure and competitiveness push

The World Bank has approved a $796 million loan to support policy reforms in Brazil's Bahia state, targeting transport infrastructure, digital public services, and clean energy value chains. The operation aims to close infrastructure gaps and boost job creation through integrated road contracting, EV charging frameworks, and rural renewable energy expansion.

3 days ago • Brazil

Roads & Highways

India approves 69.69 billion INR for NH-927 upgrade to bolster Indo-Nepal trade corridor

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has sanctioned a 69.69 billion INR investment for a 101.5-km access-controlled highway between Barabanki and Bahraich. Utilizing the Hybrid Annuity Mode, the project aims to optimize cross-border logistics at the Rupaidiha Land Port and stimulate regional economic integration in Uttar Pradesh.

3 days ago • India

Roads & Highways

India clears INR 36.3 billion express corridor linking Noida International Airport with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a revised capital outlay of INR 36.3 billion for a new highway corridor connecting Noida International Airport with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The project aims to strengthen regional mobility, accelerate logistics flows across the National Capital Region, and support planned urban expansion in adjoining districts.

3 days ago • India

Oil & Gas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch infrastructure and energy projects worth ₹56.5 billion in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch and initiate multiple infrastructure and energy projects in Tamil Nadu, including city gas distribution networks, a major lubricant blending facility, rural road connectivity upgrades, and new railway services. The initiatives are expected to strengthen regional energy infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and rural mobility.

3 days ago • India

Roads & Highways

Kazakhstan accelerates highway modernization to strengthen transcontinental trade corridors

Kazakhstan is expanding road upgrades and launching new highway projects to reinforce its role in Eurasian transit logistics. Authorities plan to significantly increase regional road repairs and develop key international corridors, aiming to reduce cargo transit times and improve infrastructure resilience for growing freight demand.

3 days ago • Kazakhstan

Latest News

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 2 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 2 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.