Mumbai’s expanding transport network is reshaping the residential property market, pushing home prices higher across the western and eastern suburbs, Thane and Navi Mumbai. Improved connectivity through metro corridors, expressways, the Coastal Road and the new international airport is making previously less-accessible neighbourhoods increasingly attractive to homebuyers. According to Cushman
Mumbai is set to receive a significant boost to its transport infrastructure, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis scheduled to inaugurate the Sion rail overbridge (ROB), Vidyavihar flyover and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) connector on October 22. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Vidyavihar bridge site at 1
Mumbai Metro Line 9’s second phase, connecting Kashigaon to Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium in Mira-Bhayandar, is expected to be ready by December 2026, according to a report by The Times of India. The extension is nearing completion, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) reporting that 96% of the
Mumbai’s road infrastructure upgrade is progressing, with 82.1% of the planned roads in the city and suburbs having undergone cement concreting. While work continues on another 8.5% of the network, construction on the remaining 9.4% is expected to begin shortly, offering hope for smoother commutes and relief from potholes. Mumbai
Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department has approved the implementation of a cluster redevelopment scheme in Navi Mumbai, overruling opposition from senior BJP leader Ganesh Naik. The decision, backed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is expected to benefit residents living in old, dilapidated and dangerous buildings across the city. The cluster
BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish the ‘Aspirational’ toilet opposite Lion Gate in Colaba, alleging that the structure obstructs pedestrian movement and conflicts with the civic body’s ‘Pedestrian First’ policy. In a letter addressed to BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Additional Municipal Commissioner Vipin
Mumbai residents are calling for stricter action against unauthorised banners, posters and flex displays that continue to clutter roads, footpaths and public landmarks despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) ongoing removal campaign. Political rallies, festive gatherings and commercial promotions have contributed to the problem across areas including Dadar, Shivaji Park,
The Thane Coastal Road-1 project has reached 45% completion, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieving a significant construction milestone by installing 10 I-girders in a single day on October 14, 2026. According to an official statement issued on Monday, the achievement exceeded the project team’s usual daily
Mumbai’s Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road project is progressing across multiple locations, with elevated roads, underground tunnels and interchanges planned to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the western suburbs. The approximately 60-km corridor, including connecting roads and interchanges, is being developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through seven packages.
A public interest litigation has been filed before the Bombay High Court challenging the Thane Municipal Corporation’s approval to cut 520 trees and relocate 2,693 others for the Thane Integral Ring Metro project. The petitioner alleges that the permissions were granted without establishing the legally mandated Tree Authority. Filed by
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