BMC Starts Road Upgradation On Nepean Sea Road To Boost Durability
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started cement concretisation on a 770-metre section of Nepean Sea Road, stretching from Mukesh Chowk to Priyadarshini Park. This initiative forms part of Phase 1 of the city’s cement road programme, aimed at enhancing road durability and minimizing frequent repairs, especially during the monsoon season. To facilitate the construction, […]
BMC To Give Western Express Highway A Uniform Makeover From Dahisar To Mahim
September 10, 2025: Motorists on the 25-km Western Express Highway (WEH) between Dahisar and Mahim could soon experience a seamless drive, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to introduce uniform street and traffic architecture along the stretch. The initiative aims to bring consistency in road elements such as dividers, kerb stones, traffic islands, and […]
Work On Goregaon-Mulund Link Road To Begin Next Month; Final TBM Parts Arriving From Japan
July 21, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to commence the main construction work on the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project next month, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at significantly improving east-west connectivity in Mumbai. Designed to reduce travel time between Goregaon and Mulund from 75 minutes to just 25 minutes, the GMLR […]
Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Nears Completion To Ease Mumbai Traffic
The final stage of Mumbai’s enormous double tunnel project has begun, connecting Orange Gate and Marine Drive. It is anticipated that the project will significantly alleviate traffic congestion and provide east-west connectivity for city commuters. To address potential traffic build-up near Marine Drive upon completion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the construction of […]
Mumbai’s Road Concretisation Drive: Progress, Challenges, & Resident Impact
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is spearheading a massive road concretisation project in Mumbai with the goal of converting more than 700 kilometres of asphalt roads into concrete surfaces. The goal of this large-scale initiative is to make the city “pothole-free” by tackling the persistent problem of road deterioration, particularly during the monsoon season. However, […]
BMC Races To Meet May 31 Roadwork Deadline Amid Criticism
As Mumbai undergoes a massive road concretisation project, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is facing mounting criticism from citizens over the city’s dug-up condition. With the monsoon approaching, the civic body has set a firm deadline of May 31 to complete all ongoing roadworks and make roads motorable. In a recent review meeting, BMC Commissioner […]