The long-pending Vidyavihar flyover, one of Mumbai’s key east-west connectivity projects, is now expected to open to traffic by August 15, following a series of delays. Originally slated for commissioning in June, the ₹178-crore Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) project is in its final stages of construction. The flyover, spanning above
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has revived its long-pending proposal to build a coastal bridge connecting Nariman Point and Cuffe Parade, nearly three years after the project was put on hold following objections from local fishing communities. The project has now entered the environmental clearance stage, with the
The Bombay High Court has cleared the way for the cluster redevelopment of two of Mumbai’s largest MHADA housing layouts—Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar in Worli—by dismissing a batch of petitions filed by housing societies and other stakeholders seeking permission to redevelop their properties independently. A division bench comprising Justices
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to unveil the final master plan for the Mumbai Coastal Road Gardens within the next three days after revisions directed by the Supreme Court are incorporated into the proposal. The changes reduce the extent of ticketed recreational areas, ensuring that the majority of
The proposed redevelopment of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West has come under closer examination after authorities identified several shortcomings in the project proposal, directing the project proponent to revise the redevelopment plan before it can move further in the approval process. According to information available from multiple reports, the observations
Western Railway completed a major overnight infrastructure block at Marine Lines railway station on Sunday to launch steel girders for a new 12-metre-wide Foot Overbridge (FOB) between Platforms 3 and 4. The project forms part of the railway’s ongoing efforts to improve passenger circulation and enhance safety at one of
A Central Railway inquiry has concluded that the ground cave-in reported on June 24 between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane stations on Mumbai’s Trans Harbour line was caused by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) using a construction technique that differed from the method approved by the Railways for an underground
The Mumbai mill workers’ housing scheme is a rehabilitation initiative launched for workers employed in 58 closed or financially distressed textile mills across Greater Mumbai. The programme was introduced following the closure of several textile mills after the 1982 Great Bombay Textile Strike, to provide affordable homes through the redevelopment
With the monsoon intensifying in Mumbai, residents of Gorai have once again expressed concern over safety conditions at the Gorai Jetty, where expansion work is underway to accommodate higher passenger traffic and future Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry services. While locals have welcomed the infrastructure upgrade, they say additional safety measures are
As commercial developments increasingly prioritise sustainability, energy efficiency and occupant comfort, façade systems are emerging as a critical element of modern building design. Rather than serving only as an exterior finish, high-performance façades are now being engineered to improve structural performance, maximise natural light and withstand challenging environmental conditions. A
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