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The National Highways Authority of India extended the bid submission deadline for the northern part of the Regional Ring Road to May 21, marking the fourth extension. Telangana R&B officials expressed concern as the project, estimated at Rs 8,535 crore, continues to face delays

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

Bids for the northern stretch of Regional Ring Road (Hyderabad) close on April 29, with delays and uncertainty persisting. The Rs 8,535 crore project under NHAI faces design changes, land acquisition funding issues, and pending approval for the southern alignment

The Supreme Court of India issued sweeping directions to improve national highway safety, banning roadside parking and encroachments, mandating surveillance and emergency systems, and affirming safe travel as part of Article 21, after fatal accidents exposed serious infrastructure and enforcement failures

Five days after the demolition of a dilapidated Zilla Parishad High School building in Patancheru, officials claimed the collapse was accidental during NHAI’s road widening works. Their delayed statement has drawn criticism, with Telangana Praja Sangala JAC Chairman Y Ashok Kumar demanding a panchnama report.

An attempt to encroach four acres of school land in Patancheru triggered outrage after a building was demolished using bulldozers. Activists alleged violation of court orders and demanded government action to protect the land from illegal occupation.

NHAI has raised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27, effective April 1. The pass, valid for one year or 200 toll crossings, simplifies travel on over 1,150 national highway plazas

AICC Secretary and former MLA SA Sampath Kumar refuted allegations of harassment and extortion after Shree Bhramara Infrastructures Private Limited lodged a complaint against his associates in Jogulamba Gadwal district.

The completion deadline for flyovers on National Highway-44 has been extended for the third time to June 2026. Delays in works under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme have worsened traffic conditions, leaving commuters frustrated over slow progress and repeated extensions

NHAI set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh for laying 28.95 lane-km and 10,675 MT of bituminous concrete in 24 hours during Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Expressway construction, boosting connectivity and exemplifying India’s infrastructure development under Bharatmala Phase-II

Taking note of severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court asked the MCD and NHAI to consider temporarily shutting or relocating nine toll plazas at the city’s borders, while permitting coercive action against older polluting vehicles

CM A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete pending land acquisition for Telangana’s RRR and other highways by October. He stressed timely compensation for farmers, clearance of forest hurdles, and approvals for RRR south alignment and major greenfield highways

The CBI arrested the Project Director of NHAI Warangal PIU and a private person while accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to allow a restaurant to operate near Gudur Toll Plaza on the Hyderabad–Warangal Highway. Searches were also conducted

The official rollout is scheduled for August 15, on Independence Day. The prepaid plan is specifically designed for non-commercial private vehicles, allowing eligible users to pay a one-time fee and enjoy up to 200 toll-free trips or one year of validity, whichever comes first

Decision follows an accident that claimed the life of a two-year-old male leopard on Thursday night at Ibrahimpur forest block

Police have deployed additional personnel at the toll plaza in Pantangi, located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, to prevent traffic jams.

They later submitted a representation to RDO requesting him to change the alignment of the road project and to prevent acquisition of the lands.

The matter was taken to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during a meeting with NHAI officials recently and that the Chief Minister had in principle agreed to waive the power shutdown charges.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed District Collectors to negotiate directly with farmers and convince them in this regard.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also appealed for expediting ongoing works pertaining to various national highways in the State.