The BEST Committee has granted in-principle approval to a Rs 28,000-crore redevelopment proposal, titled ‘Kayapalat’ (transformation), aimed at reviving the financially stressed transport undertaking. The plan focuses on redeveloping 22 bus depots through a public-private partnership (PPP) model and using the revenue generated to expand BEST’s self-owned bus fleet, thereby
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 33 buildings across the city as “extremely dangerous” under the C-1 category for the year 2026-27 and has instructed residents and occupants to vacate the structures immediately. Through a public notice issued by the civic body’s Encroachment Department, the NMMC warned that
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a citywide ‘pedestrian first’ campaign aimed at removing encroachments and improving walking infrastructure across Mumbai. Under the initial phase of the initiative, the civic body plans to clear obstructions from around 320 km of footpaths across the city. BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has
The construction of the Kasarvadavli-Kharbhav Creek bridge project has hit a roadblock due to delays in land acquisition on both sides of Vasai Creek, raising concerns over meeting its April 2028 completion deadline, officials familiar with the matter said. The 3.93-km project was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development
The redevelopment process of Shivshakti Nagar slum in Colaba-Cuffe Parade has sparked concerns among residents, with allegations of a lack of transparency and confusion over the developer involved in the project. The redevelopment initiative, being carried out under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), has begun with a biometric survey of
Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivendrasinh Bhonsle has instructed officials to immediately begin repairs of roads affected by heavy rainfall in Palghar district. He also reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and directed authorities to ensure quality construction, timely completion and public safety. According to PTI, Bhonsle, along with legislators and
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has submitted an application to the State Coastal Zone Management Authority seeking Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the proposed Rs 5,140.92-crore Thane Coastal Road Phase II project. The 7.13-km corridor requires environmental approval as its alignment passes through ecologically sensitive areas, including
Mumbai’s extensive underground drainage network has undergone several transformations over the past century, and so have the manhole covers built to support its maintenance. From colonial-era iron gratings to modern ductile iron covers, protective grills and sensor-based systems, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has repeatedly modified designs to address issues
The redevelopment of Virar Station under the Virar-Dahanu Road Quadrupling Project is progressing steadily, with several major infrastructure works completed and new facilities being developed to improve passenger convenience, increase operational capacity and strengthen Mumbai’s suburban rail network. The project includes upgrades to railway infrastructure, passenger amenities and station facilities
The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has requested a Rs 1,000-crore relief package from the Maharashtra government to repair civic infrastructure damaged during the severe July floods and implement long-term measures to prevent future flooding in the region. The civic body has estimated infrastructure losses of Rs 28.61 crore following
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