A scheduled dismantling operation at the Elphinstone Road Overbridge was halted late on Saturday night after a mechanical fault developed in the heavy-lift crane deployed for the task. The work had been planned by Western Railway as part of the ongoing demolition of the structure in Prabhadevi. Railway officials said
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is leading plans to develop a 100-acre land parcel at Gorai into a large tourism destination in suburban Mumbai. The project has been proposed by the Government of Maharashtra as part of efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Authorities plan to
Western Railway is considering plans to generate revenue by commercially utilising elevated decks being constructed above platforms at several suburban stations in Mumbai. These decks are part of a broader station upgradation programme aimed at improving passenger circulation and easing congestion at some of the busiest locations on the suburban
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has initiated work on a planned underpass at Sector 19 in Sanpada along Palm Beach Road to address growing traffic congestion and improve connectivity for commuters travelling to and from Sanpada and Juinagar. The proposed underpass will be located near the Kesar Solitaire building
Maharashtra’s real estate sector has seen notable momentum in recent years, largely driven by redevelopment and brownfield projects in established urban areas. According to Anil Wankhede, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), the authority is now focusing on redeveloping ageing housing layouts in
A day after Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone raised concerns about Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality on social media, stating that “the city is choking,” Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said the civic administration is closely monitoring pollution levels and enforcing strict measures to control emissions from construction activities. Responding to the actor’s
A year-long pilot project aimed at enhancing road safety in school zones has highlighted significant deficiencies in basic infrastructure around municipal schools in Mumbai’s Andheri area. The initiative, titled ‘Strengthening Road Safety for Children and Adolescents’, was implemented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Centre for Advocacy
Uday Samant, Industries Minister of Maharashtra, informed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that Rs 12,000 crore from the fixed deposits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been allocated for infrastructure development in Mumbai. He said the move reflects the government’s focus on transparency and efficient execution of development projects in
Mumbai-based listed developer Keystone Realtors Ltd, popularly known as Rustomjee Group, has unveiled a premium housing project in Sewri, Mumbai, named Rustomjee Vista Bay, with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 900 crore. The project spans 1.52 acres and features a single tower with two wings, accommodating approximately 200
India’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad is steadily advancing, with 427 km of pier construction completed and 336 km of girder launching finalized so far, the Ministry of Railways informed Parliament. In a written statement to the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the
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