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ED raids 14 places in Bengal, other states in national highway toll fraud case

September 02, 2026 4:04 pm

Allegations suggest corruption worth crores of rupees took place at national highway toll plazas, according to Enforcement Directorate sources.

Odisha Coastal Highway: New 160-km route to save 2.5 hours between Rameshwar, Paradeep (Image generated using AI)

Odisha's new 160-km Coastal Highway to cut Rameshwar-Paradeep travel time by 2.5 hours

September 01, 2026 5:53 pm

Odisha's new 160-km Coastal Highway is expected to cut travel time between Rameshwar and Paradeep by 2.5 hours, boosting connectivity.

NHAI expands digital local toll pass to 121 plazas: Who is eligible, how to apply

August 18, 2026 8:54 pm

According to NHAI, residents living within a 20-km radius of a toll plaza are eligible to purchase a ‘local pass’ digitally through the Rajmargyatra app.

NHAI, contractor told to pay Rs 2.23 cr for building collapse during Shimla road work

August 10, 2026 4:53 pm

The Himachal Pradesh High Court noted that despite the compensation having been assessed as early as July last year, neither the NHAI nor the contractor has paid anything.

Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway gets second toll hike in 4 months; check new rates

July 23, 2026 12:26 pm

The National Highways Authority of India has revised toll rates, taking charges up nearly 37 per cent since the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway opened in 2023.

Earlier, commuters were required to visit the toll plaza and submit supporting documents to establish their eligibility.

Residents in 20-km radius of toll plazas can now buy e-pass on Rajmargyatra app

July 20, 2026 7:48 pm

Officials said the “local pass” was introduced since among the violators who don’t pay the toll fees, residents in the 20-km radius constitute a significant share.

Rs 4,200 crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway: Toll rates, speed limit, who can use it

July 14, 2026 11:48 am

The six-lane greenfield expressway was inaugurated on Monday by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Unnao.

NHAI secures Rs 1,202 crore arbitral award in Karnataka highway project

June 30, 2026 5:10 pm

The conflict with IRB started when NHAI withdrew the premium deferment benefit in August 2019

A view of the 135-km long Eastern Peripheral Expressway, constructed by the National Highways of India (NHAI). (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)

How war in West Asia is taking a toll on India’s road construction push

June 14, 2026 7:45 pm

Much has been said about oil and gas supplies being affected following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, but another key component caught in the crossfire is bitumen — crucial for India to build roads, with a significant import dependency.

'Relatives not visiting us’: Dwarka Expressway residents seek toll relief for e-cabs, school buses

June 14, 2026 3:12 pm

The Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association submitted a formal request to the Indian Highways Management Company Limited and NHAI seeking concessions specifically for registered school buses and electric passenger vehicles, including e-taxis.