A long-pending infrastructure proposal to connect Bhayandar and Vasai through a dedicated bridge has taken a fresh step forward, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) recently submitting an updated proposal to the state urban development department. Originally proposed in 2000 and approved by the Maharashtra government in 2013,
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking urgent intervention for residents living in old and structurally vulnerable buildings across Mumbai ahead of the monsoon season. In his letter sent on Friday, Thackeray raised concerns regarding the long-pending redevelopment of cess and non-cess
Vivek Mohanani says Mumbai’s iconic Linking Road corridor is witnessing renewed interest from commercial real estate developers as redevelopment opportunities and mixed-use projects begin reshaping one of the city’s most prominent retail destinations. Stretching nearly four kilometres across Bandra, Khar and Santacruz, Linking Road has historically been recognised for its
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed civic officials to prepare an immediate restoration plan for the historic Hutatma Chowk memorial in Fort after opposition corporators raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the landmark dedicated to the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement. The issue was strongly raised during a
Towering viaducts above urban skylines, massive steel bridges, an undersea tunnel and advanced Japanese technology are steadily transforming India’s ambitious Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor into reality. Stretching 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the high-speed rail project is among the country’s largest and most complex infrastructure undertakings. At an under-construction
Mumbai’s Monorail network, which has remained shut since September 2025 due to recurring technical failures, is expected to become operational again during the upcoming monsoon season. According to officials, the final statutory safety inspection of the 19.54-km Monorail corridor is likely to take place later this month before passenger services
The Maharashtra government has granted administrative approval for the first phase of the ambitious Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC), a major infrastructure project designed to enhance regional connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The 14-lane access-controlled corridor, stretching over 126.06 kilometres, is expected to significantly improve connectivity between key
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has officially moved forward with the long-awaited redevelopment of the Abhyudaya Nagar colony in Kalachowki after issuing the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the selected developer consortium. The project has been awarded to a consortium comprising M.G.N. Agro Properties Pvt. Ltd., N.N.P.
Maharashtra has moved a step closer towards establishing a modern urban water transport network after the Maharashtra Maritime Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian maritime technology company Hyke AS for the proposed Mumbai Water Metro project. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to introduce advanced, environmentally sustainable
A major leakage in a 1,650 mm diameter water pipeline on Dr E. Moses Road near Famous Studio has severely affected water supply across several parts of South Mumbai, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to undertake emergency repair work on priority. The disruption, which began on Wednesday night, has
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