Commuters across Mumbai’s suburban rail system are beginning to notice meaningful improvements as Central Railway rolls out a comprehensive station modernisation programme. Introduced across the Mumbai division in early 2026, the initiative marks a shift from focusing solely on capacity expansion to prioritising comfort, inclusivity and sustainability. A key component
A viral social media video highlighting broken and exposed gutter covers along Juhu Tara Road has reignited concerns over civic maintenance in Mumbai. The footage, posted on X by user Sachin Patankar, shows several damaged drain covers scattered across a stretch of the busy road, creating potential hazards for both
Ongoing infrastructure work along Mumbai’s key east–west corridor in Santacruz East has triggered rising civic concern, with persistent dust pollution prompting questions over construction management and environmental safeguards in densely populated neighbourhoods. The affected stretch runs along Hans Bhugra Marg, near an important feeder route connecting to the Santacruz–Chembur Link
Mumbai’s ambitious Thane-Borivali twin tunnel corridor is approaching a significant milestone, with the first tunnel boring machine (TBM), christened ‘Nayak’, expected to commence excavation in September. The development marks a crucial step forward in the high-impact infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving east-west connectivity. Assembly of the massive TBM is
With nearly 90% of Mumbai’s developable land already consumed and affordability under strain, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is pivoting toward large-scale cluster redevelopment to address deep-rooted housing challenges. Speaking at the ET Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026 held at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, MHADA Vice-President and CEO
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is developing a new bridge in Worli aimed at reducing congestion and improving connectivity in South Mumbai. The Rs 285-crore project will span the drain near the Nehru Science Centre, creating a direct route between E Moses Road and Annie Besant Road. Currently, despite the
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that Rs 36,623.09 crore from its fixed deposits will be deployed to fund key infrastructure projects across Mumbai under the 2026-27 budget. BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani presented an overall budget of Rs 80,952.56 crore, marking an 8.77% increase from the 2025-26 estimate of
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has taken decisive measures on property taxation, freezing hikes for the 2026–27 financial year and slashing punitive charges on unauthorised “need-based” structures, fulfilling election promises championed by forest minister Ganesh Naik. At its first post-election general body meeting on Thursday, chaired by Mayor Sujata
Amid escalating water scarcity along the Ghodbunder Highway corridor, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called on the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to immediately halt approvals for new construction projects. The party warns that without swift action, growing public frustration could reach a tipping point. In a letter addressed to
In a first for the city, Mumbai has seen the installation of dedicated noise barriers at an active construction site, a development that has drawn attention amid growing concerns over sound pollution linked to redevelopment activity. Visuals shared by Viral Bhayani on Instagram showed a site equipped with specialised sound-blocking
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