Once considered a distant fringe of Mumbai, Raigad district is gradually emerging as a key real estate frontier in the region. Major infrastructure developments such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link are drawing increasing attention from investors, developers and planners. In a conversation with
Amid rising concerns about noise and air pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering restricting construction work across Mumbai to between 7 am and 7 pm. Currently, construction activity in the city is permitted from 6 am to 10 pm. The proposal comes at a time when Mumbai is
A key pedestrian connector in Santacruz, Mumbai, has been causing discomfort for daily commuters as the skywalk linking the east and west sides of the suburb has been without a proper roof for several months. With daytime temperatures rising, pedestrians say crossing the stretch has become increasingly difficult. The skywalk
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced the final phase of repair work on the Parel TT Flyover in Mumbai as part of efforts to complete the strengthening project before the upcoming monsoon season. To reduce disruption to commuters, the civic body is carrying out the work in stages, closing
A new expressway connecting Mumbai and Pune is expected to begin construction soon, possibly in April, in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion between the two major cities of Maharashtra. The upcoming project will provide an alternative route for commuters and is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity while
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new rule requiring independent geotechnical and foundation experts to examine the foundation systems of super-tall buildings in Mumbai. The regulation, approved earlier this year by the civic body’s High-Rise Committee (HRC), makes it mandatory for projects taller than 180 metres to obtain
Large-scale cluster redevelopment projects will play a vital role in expanding affordable housing in Mumbai, according to Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). He said the agency is now focusing on redeveloping large housing layouts across the city, a strategy that
Traffic authorities in Mumbai have issued a safety alert for commuters after a hazardous mixture of oil and sewage residue spilled onto a key road near the Bhandup Pumping Station junction in the eastern suburbs. The spill created extremely slippery conditions on the roadway, prompting officials to warn motorists and
The Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has granted in-principle approval for the proposed Neral–Shirur highway, a project aimed at reducing congestion on the busy Mumbai–Pune Expressway. The new route is expected to offer an alternative travel corridor for vehicles moving between different regions of
Residents and civic activists from Mumbai’s eastern suburbs have called on authorities to open the first operational stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 2B without further delay, arguing that the corridor has already received the necessary safety approvals and is ready to serve commuters. They believe that beginning services on the
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