Residents of the Bombay Improvement Trust (BIT) chawls near Sandhurst Road railway station have demanded redevelopment on the lines of the city’s BDD chawls, even as civic and railway authorities classify the structures as old and potentially unsafe. Safety Concerns Raised by Authorities The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Central
In a significant move aimed at speeding up the redevelopment of ageing and unsafe housing stock, the Maharashtra government has relaxed key norms governing MHADA projects. The revised framework has already begun yielding results, with multiple proposals coming in over the past few months. Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai informed the
To ease overcrowding and enhance commuting comfort on Mumbai’s busy suburban network, Western Railway (WR) will increase the length of 16 existing 12-car local trains to 15-car services, effective Thursday, March 19. According to a press release from Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, this upgrade will raise
Repair work on the ageing Veravali water tanks in Jogeshwari is set to begin soon after a sanction of Rs 27 crore, aimed at addressing persistent leakage issues that have disrupted water supply in several neighbourhoods. The approval follows sustained efforts by Ravindra Waikar, Member of Parliament from Mumbai North
The long-pending redevelopment of 388 ageing buildings under MHADA in South Mumbai is gradually gaining momentum, with the state government confirming increased developer interest and fresh proposals coming in. Around three months after authorities stepped in to push the process, ten redevelopment proposals have been received from developers, with a
The extended Mrunaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon is nearing completion, with authorities expecting it to open next month. The project’s cost has surged from Rs 209 crore to Rs 248 crore, reflecting structural and utility-related upgrades. Stretching along S. V. Road from Ram Mandir Road to Relief Road, the flyover
Commuters on Mumbai’s Borivali–Gorai ferry route have voiced concerns over safety at the newly developed jetty, where Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry services are set to begin. While the upcoming service aims to transport both vehicles and passengers across Gorai Creek efficiently, locals say several safety issues remain unresolved. Decline in Safety
Amid opposition claims of a financial crunch at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Government of Maharashtra has stated that there is no immediate crisis and has assured that pending funds will be released in a phased manner. Responding to a question raised in the Legislative Council by Sunil Shinde,
The much-anticipated elevated corridor linking Vakola to Bandra-Kurla Complex has been delayed, with authorities now indicating that the project will open to traffic in April rather than the previously announced March deadline. The project, which forms part of the extension of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, is considered a key infrastructure
Rustomjee Group has announced the launch of its premium residential project, Vista Bay, in Parel Extension, marking the developer’s entry into a fast-evolving seafront micro-market. With an estimated gross development value (GDV) of around Rs 900 crore, the project reflects increasing demand along South Mumbai’s eastern corridor, driven by major
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