The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the demolition of 604 structures in Amarnagar, Goregaon, to facilitate construction of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR), according to an official statement released on Friday.
The final phase of the demolition drive was completed on October 16, 2026, when the civic body removed the remaining 215 structures. The operation was conducted by the BMC’s T Ward and is expected to clear the way for further work on the major transport corridor connecting Mumbai’s western and eastern suburbs.
The civic administration had divided the demolition process into two phases. In the first phase, 389 structures were removed by May 31, 2026. The remaining 215 were cleared during Friday’s operation, completing the process in the affected section of T Ward. Both residential and commercial premises were among the structures removed, including those classified as eligible and ineligible.
Civic teams and machinery deployed
The demolition drive was carried out under the supervision of the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of Circle 6 and the leadership of the T Ward assistant commissioner.
More than 30 BMC engineers and 50 staff members participated in the operation. The civic body deployed four Poclain excavators, four JCB machines and 10 dumpers to complete the work. Police personnel were also present in substantial numbers to maintain security during the exercise.
Debris clearance underway
Following the demolition, the BMC has begun removing debris from the site. The civic body aims to clear the land and make it available for subsequent stages of construction.
About the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road
The GMLR is a 12.20-km-long infrastructure project being developed in four phases. It includes road works, an underground tunnel and flyovers, with the broader objective of improving east–west connectivity and easing traffic congestion across Mumbai.
The completion of demolition in Amarnagar marks a significant step in clearing the required land for the corridor’s continued development.
Source: Mid-day
