Centre Grants Environmental Clearance for Rs 2,134-Crore Wayanad Twin Tunnel Project

Several significant infrastructure projects have recently received approvals, signaling progress in transportation and environmental connectivity initiatives. In India, the Union environment ministry granted clearance for the Rs 2,134-crore Wayanad twin tunnel road project, with strict environmental conditions to manage geological and ecological impacts, and work is set to commence soon. In Belfast, phase two of the Lagan Gateway project was approved, aiming to create a new greenway along the River Lagan to enhance connectivity and preserve the rural character of the area. Similarly, in Lichfield, a 50-year agreement with Network Rail may soon enable the creation of a greenway along a former railway line, with local volunteers actively preparing the route for community use. On the U.S.-Mexico border, the Trump administration approved a new automated cargo corridor bridge connecting Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Leon, Mexico, which will use driverless shuttles to reduce commercial truck traffic and improve freight efficiency along a 140-mile corridor. These projects reflect ongoing efforts worldwide to balance infrastructure development with environmental and community considerations.