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HIGHWAY QUALITY

NHAI to inspect 17 low-bid highway projects

The checks target construction quality and safety while the projects are still under construction.

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THE TRIGGER

Bids were over 15% below estimates

15%+

The discount is a screening trigger, not a finding that a project is unsafe.

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WHO IS COVERED

Nine states are in the first exercise

9 states

The projects include greenfield corridors, bypasses and four- or six-laning works.

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WHAT IS CHECKED

Materials, workmanship and road safety

Teams will review construction records, traffic management and environmental safeguards.

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WHAT CHANGES NOW

First inspection round due by December

Dec 2026

A second inspection is planned six months later with a different expert team.

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What drivers should watch next

Check route-level advisories for work zones, diversions and traffic controls.

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