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
Central Railway (CR) has announced an 11-day special traffic block at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) from August 4 to August 14 to carry out key infrastructure upgrades and yard modification works. During the block, two long-distance trains will be short-terminated at Thane. The traffic block will remain in force
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revived plans to develop a golf course on the reclaimed Mulund landfill after a proposal to lease part of the site for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) was deferred. The civic body is now expected to undertake a detailed feasibility study before deciding the
The collapse of a four-storey building in Bhiwandi has once again highlighted the town’s long-standing issues of ageing structures, unauthorised construction and delayed redevelopment. Despite being much smaller than Mumbai, Bhiwandi continues to face a far more severe building safety challenge, with thousands of structures requiring attention. Located around 50
Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane reviewed the expansion plans of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the progress of the upcoming Vadhavan Port project during his visit to Uran. The review meeting focused on enhancing maritime infrastructure, improving logistics connectivity and strengthening Maharashtra’s position in global trade.
The proposed Thane-Airoli Creek Bridge project has reached a key stage with three infrastructure companies submitting bids for its construction. Estimated at around Rs 700 crore, the project is expected to strengthen connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai while reducing congestion on existing routes. Akshaya Infra Projects, Hindustan Construction Company
Residents of Koparkhairane and nearby areas in Navi Mumbai are set to benefit from improved connectivity after the newly constructed Koparkhairane Connecting Link bridge was inaugurated. The bridge, which links Pawane Bridge to Sector-11, was inaugurated by Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik and is expected to provide relief from daily
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