Mumbai’s Road Transformation: 82% Of Streets Concretised As BMC Targets Completion By 2028
Mumbai’s road infrastructure upgrade is progressing, with 82.1% of the planned roads in the city and suburbs having undergone cement concreting. While work continues on another 8.5% of the network, construction on the remaining 9.4% is expected to begin shortly, offering hope for smoother commutes and relief from potholes. Mumbai has approximately 1,604 roads spanning […]
Mumbai’s Goregaon–Mulund Link Road Tunnels Advance As Second TBM Prepares For Deployment
Excavation for Mumbai’s Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) has reached 183 metres beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, with the second tunnel boring machine (TBM), named ‘Vihar’, scheduled to begin operations by the end of October 2026. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is executing the underground construction under Phase 3(B) of the infrastructure project. The plan includes […]
BMC Panel To Review Proposals For Felling Over 200 Trees In Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Tree Authority will examine several proposals involving more than 200 trees at its October 21 meeting. The applications cover Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) redevelopment projects, a proposed hospital in Kandivali West and construction associated with the Coastal Road North project. The agenda includes requests concerning 41 trees in Sewri, 76 […]
BMC’s 2029 Deadline: Where Do Mumbai’s Major Projects Stand?
Mumbai’s civic administration is accelerating several major infrastructure projects, aiming to complete them before the 2029 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections. Key developments, including the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road, Versova–Dahisar–Bhayandar Coastal Road and Gargai Dam, have been assigned deadlines as the city prepares for significant improvements to its transport and water infrastructure. With the parliamentary […]
From Connectivity To Credit: The Politics Behind Vidyavihar Bridge’s Name
Mumbai’s upcoming Vidyavihar East–West bridge has become the centre of a political disagreement, with rival proposals emerging over whose name the new infrastructure project should bear. The bridge is yet to open to motorists, but the competing demands have already sparked debate among political representatives. According to reports, Shiv Sena (UBT) wants the structure named […]
BMC Demolishes 604 Structures In Goregaon For Mumbai’s Goregaon-Mulund Link Road Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the demolition of 604 structures in Amarnagar, Goregaon, to facilitate construction of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR), according to an official statement released on Friday. The final phase of the demolition drive was completed on October 16, 2026, when the civic body removed the remaining 215 structures. The […]
JVPD Flyover Set To Transform Western Suburb Commutes, BMC Targets December 2027 Opening
Mumbai’s western suburbs could see a significant improvement in road connectivity, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) targeting December 31, 2027, to open the Juhu-Vile Parle Development Scheme (JVPD) flyover. Spanning 1.75 km, the elevated corridor will connect the end of the C.D. Barfiwala flyover in Andheri West with the Juhu-Versova Link Road. Once operational, […]
VIP Inauguration Delays Opening Of Three New Mumbai Bridges
Mumbai residents are waiting for three major bridges to open, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) considers a common inauguration date based on the availability of a VIP guest. The Sion Railway Overbridge, the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) flyover and the Vidyavihar bridge are expected to be inaugurated together, civic officials said. The 1.26-km flyover […]
Borivali To Get Rs 341-Crore Cable-Stayed Bridge To Ease Traffic
Mumbai’s Borivali suburb is set to receive a new cable-stayed flyover designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity between the Western Express Highway and Link Road. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is executing the Rs 341.59-crore project, which will allow motorists to avoid three busy junctions along Dattapada Road. The proposed bridge is also […]
Borivali To Get Rs 341.59-Crore Flyover By 2028
Mumbai’s western suburbs are set for a significant road infrastructure upgrade, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) developing a cable-stayed flyover in Borivali at an estimated cost of Rs 341.59 crore. The project aims to establish a more direct connection between the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Link Road while easing congestion on Dattapada Road. […]