Central Railway has achieved a major milestone in the reconstruction of Mumbai’s Sion Road Over Bridge (ROB) by successfully launching a 500-tonne semi-through steel girder, advancing one of the city’s key transport infrastructure projects. The massive steel span was installed during a scheduled night traffic block between Matunga and Kurla
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai with the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge across Thane Creek. Estimated to cost Rs 723.42 crore, the proposed bridge will span approximately 1.4 kilometres and connect Kopri
The much-discussed Mira–Bhayander flyover, which drew public attention earlier this year over concerns about its lane configuration, has now been opened to vehicular traffic. The structure was formally inaugurated on Sunday by local BJP leaders, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which developed the project, was not part
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked a discussion on India’s urban development challenges after reflecting on the stark contrasts visible while flying into Mumbai. In a social media post, the business leader said the experience underscored the gap between the country’s economic progress and the housing realities faced by millions of
Construction of the crucial connector linking the Atal Setu with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is progressing rapidly, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) targeting completion of the project by February 2027. The upcoming corridor is expected to serve as a vital missing link in the region’s transport network, providing
Maharashtra’s move to revise revenue records for government leasehold land is expected to bring greater transparency to property transactions while increasing due diligence requirements for redevelopment projects, financing arrangements and land transfers involving leased public land. The state revenue department has instructed district collectors to undertake a special drive to
Mumbai’s increasingly liberal redevelopment policies could dramatically alter the character of its neighbourhoods, leading to overcrowding, traffic congestion and excessive urban density, according to architect and urban designer Samir D’Monte. Speaking at a public presentation held at the Bandra Gymkhana on Saturday, D’Monte outlined how successive increases in permissible Floor
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asserted that the Mahayuti government has placed the welfare of farmers, women, labourers, youth and ordinary citizens at the centre of its governance agenda, while undertaking major development initiatives across the state. Addressing a press conference ahead of the monsoon session of
Mumbai’s ongoing water shortage, aggravated by a delayed monsoon, has once again brought attention to the city’s long-pending water infrastructure projects. With reservoir levels falling sharply and civic authorities imposing restrictions on water usage, experts say the crisis highlights the consequences of more than a decade without any major expansion
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed the development of a dedicated rail freight corridor connecting the upcoming Vadhavan Port and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, a move aimed at strengthening logistics infrastructure and supporting industrial growth across the state. The proposal was announced
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