Tag Archives: BRO

The Border Roads Organisation marked its 65th Raising Day in May this year. According to the Defence Ministry, the BRO will soon commence the construction of the 4.10-km long Shinkun La Tunnel. Once completed, this will become the world’s highest tunnel at 15,800 ft by passing Mila Tunnel in China at 15,590 ft. In his address on the Raising Day, ...

Owing to the subduction phenomenon, tunnel construction in the Himalayan region is probably the most challenging construction activity in the field of civil engineering. Sela Tunnel Project is undeniably the most complex and difficult project being taken up in the nation today. Once completed the tunnel will offer the world the longest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude above 13,000ft; another ...

Mobility has increased manifold, be it for business or pleasure, and convenience during travel is being facilitated by the Information and Communication Technology ecosystem powered by various fast-developing technologies. The technology platform has democratised mobility. A vibrant discussion on Enabling Citizen Services during Smart Mobility Conference 2023, looked at ICT offerings to enable citizen services. India is in the top ...

“We were there in the last edition of Trafficinfratech, we are excited to be here this year too and we will definitely be there for the next edition of the show.” “It is very important to be a part of such an event where everybody comes together and exchange experience, contact. I think this is the best place to interact.” ...

Potholes may soon be a thing of the past, if the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways goes ahead with the proposal to use thermocol fill as base in place of soil for construction. The Ministry has asked consultant firms from Europe, Japan and USA to submit a cost analysis for use of Geofoam against conventional fill like soil for ...

The foundation stone was recently laid for the construction of a 6.5km long tunnel along National Highway1 (NH1) which connects Leh and Srinagar. The tunnel, which gets its name from a Z formation along its path, will help motorists to avoid harsh conditions such as snowfall and avalanches which currently force the closure of roads to vehicular traffic for about ...