The Maharashtra government has formally issued a Government Resolution (GR) for the Mumbai 3.0 land acquisition policy, just over a month after Cabinet approval, clearing the way for structured land procurement in Raigad district. The policy spans approximately 323.44 sq km across 124 villages in Uran, Panvel, and Pen tehsils,
The upcoming stations along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor are being designed with a strong focus on integrated connectivity, as authorities move to link the high-speed rail network with existing urban transport systems. Officials said that Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) facilities, along with well-planned station plazas, are being incorporated to enable
Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues work on its ambitious Rs 12,000-crore plan to make Mumbai’s roads pothole-free, it has already begun planning the next phase of road concretisation. Civic officials indicated that the upcoming phase could cost around Rs 2,500 crore, sparking political criticism over the timing
Residents of the Bombay Improvement Trust (BIT) chawls near Sandhurst Road railway station have demanded redevelopment on the lines of the city’s BDD chawls, even as civic and railway authorities classify the structures as old and potentially unsafe. Safety Concerns Raised by Authorities The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Central
In a significant move aimed at speeding up the redevelopment of ageing and unsafe housing stock, the Maharashtra government has relaxed key norms governing MHADA projects. The revised framework has already begun yielding results, with multiple proposals coming in over the past few months. Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai informed the
To ease overcrowding and enhance commuting comfort on Mumbai’s busy suburban network, Western Railway (WR) will increase the length of 16 existing 12-car local trains to 15-car services, effective Thursday, March 19. According to a press release from Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, this upgrade will raise
Repair work on the ageing Veravali water tanks in Jogeshwari is set to begin soon after a sanction of Rs 27 crore, aimed at addressing persistent leakage issues that have disrupted water supply in several neighbourhoods. The approval follows sustained efforts by Ravindra Waikar, Member of Parliament from Mumbai North
The long-pending redevelopment of 388 ageing buildings under MHADA in South Mumbai is gradually gaining momentum, with the state government confirming increased developer interest and fresh proposals coming in. Around three months after authorities stepped in to push the process, ten redevelopment proposals have been received from developers, with a
The extended Mrunaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon is nearing completion, with authorities expecting it to open next month. The project’s cost has surged from Rs 209 crore to Rs 248 crore, reflecting structural and utility-related upgrades. Stretching along S. V. Road from Ram Mandir Road to Relief Road, the flyover
Commuters on Mumbai’s Borivali–Gorai ferry route have voiced concerns over safety at the newly developed jetty, where Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry services are set to begin. While the upcoming service aims to transport both vehicles and passengers across Gorai Creek efficiently, locals say several safety issues remain unresolved. Decline in Safety
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