The Indian government is introducing a revolutionary satellite-based toll collection system that promises to eliminate long queues at highway toll plazas and provide a smoother, more efficient travel experience. This new system, utilizing GPS technology and on-board units, will allow vehicles to pay tolls automatically based on the distance traveled, leading to a hassle-free journey for drivers.
Toll rates on highways across Tamil Nadu have been increased, leading to public outcry over the lack of road maintenance and infrastructure improvements despite substantial toll collections. The hike has raised concerns about its impact on the cost of essential goods and transportation.
A tragic accident occurred on the Chennai-Tirupati National Highway near Tiruttani in Tiruvallur district, claiming the lives of five students and injuring two others. The victims were all enrolled at a private university and were traveling in a car that crashed into a lorry.
A bus accident in Turkey has claimed the lives of nine people and injured 26 others. The bus, traveling from Eskisehir to Agri, swerved off a highway and crashed into an overpass pillar near Polatli. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver may have fallen asleep. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The much-anticipated Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, aimed at cutting travel time between the two cities to 12 hours, has been delayed once again. The project, initially slated for completion by the end of 2024, will now be finished by October 2025, as announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Despite being 80% complete, construction delays have pushed back the deadline. The 1,386 km expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Mumbai and other cities along its route, with speeds reaching 120 kmph.
A tragic accident on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Express Highway in Anand has claimed the lives of six people and injured eight others. The collision involved a bus and a truck, prompting an immediate emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and further updates are expected.
Dubai is adding another ambitious project to its landscape, the ‘Dubai Green Spine’. This 64-kilometer highway will act as a sustainable corridor with a solar-powered tram system, over a million trees, native flora, pedestrian and cycling paths, energy-efficient buildings, and vertical farms. This initiative aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and make Dubai a more livable and human-centric city.
The 262-km Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway (BCE) is nearing completion, promising to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The expressway will cut down the travel time to just 2-2.5 hours, compared to the current 7-8 hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the expressway before December 2024.
A massive landslide has occurred on the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting connectivity to Dibang Valley. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has ordered immediate restoration efforts to reconnect the vital route. The landslide, captured on video, shows a wide and deep gash in the highway, with rainwater gushing through. Arunachal Pradesh has experienced a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in the West Kameng region recently, raising concerns about geological instability in the area.
