Self-redevelopment could significantly reshape housing development in Mira-Bhayandar by giving housing societies greater control over the process, Maharashtra Housing Self-Redevelopment Authority chairman and BJP group leader MLA Pravin Darekar said at a guidance camp held in the region. The initiative was organised at the behest of MLA Narendra Mehta to
Mumbai Metro One, which operates Metro Line 1, has secured four ISO certifications covering operational management and information security, strengthening its focus on structured processes and risk management. The certifications were issued to Mumbai Metro One on September 26, 2026. The company said the recognition reflects an integrated approach combining
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set December 2027 as the target for completing the proposed Yari Road-Lokhandwala flyover in Andheri West, a project expected to improve east-west connectivity and reduce travel time for commuters in the area. Mumbai Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar reviewed the project during a
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a revamped trenching policy aimed at preventing repeated road excavation and improving accountability among agencies undertaking underground utility works across Mumbai. The proposed Comprehensive Trenching and Reinstatement Policy 2026 introduces a five-times penalty for unauthorised digging, mandatory GIS-based mapping of underground utilities and
Maharashtra’s plan to create around 30 lakh homes across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next 15–20 years is placing redevelopment at the centre of the region’s future housing strategy. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently announced the ambitious target while outlining plans to expand cluster redevelopment
Mumbai airport’s redevelopment plans have triggered a growing dispute over how limited terminal capacity should be managed during the transition, with airlines raising concerns over proposed reductions in international operations and the temporary shift of flights to Navi Mumbai. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which operates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed state agencies to accelerate major infrastructure projects, with the Sewri-Worli elevated connector targeted for completion by May 31, 2027, and metro construction to be stepped up across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Fadnavis has asked agencies to treat 2027 as the “Metro Year” and
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is considering a major expansion of its electricity distribution operations beyond Mumbai’s island city into the eastern and western suburbs. The move comes as Adani Electricity Mumbai has approached the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) seeking permission to supply electricity to Dharavi
The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has asked the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to examine objections raised by local Koli fisherfolk before proceeding further with the proposed Kopri–Patni cable-stayed bridge over Thane Creek. The direction follows formal representations from fishermen concerned that the bridge alignment could interfere with traditional
Mumbai’s proposed Bhivpuri and Wangaon car sheds, planned to support the expanding Mumbai Suburban Railway network, remain unfinished seven years after receiving approval. The projects were included under the Mumbai Railway Development Corporation’s (MRVC) plans in 2019, but delays involving land acquisition, statutory clearances and contracting have pushed back construction.
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