Piyush Goyal Highlights Mumbai’s Infrastructure Growth, Pledges Central Support
On February 26, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal underlined how important new infrastructure initiatives are to reducing traffic and enhancing connectivity in Mumbai. Speaking at an event alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Goyal distributed keys to 15 self-redeveloped housing societies in North Mumbai on 25 February. Assuring full support from the Central Government, he […]
Mumbai Coastal Road’s Mastic Coating Removal Begins After Public Backlash
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun removing the mastic coating on the recently launched section of the Rs 14,000-crore Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) in response to public outcry. There was a lot of outrage as commuters posted footage showing what they described as a “patchwork-like” finish. In response, the civic body clarified that […]
MMRDA Secures Rs 7,326 Crore Loan For Orange Gate-Marine Drive Underground Tunnel
To finance the Orange Gate to Marine Drive subterranean tunnel project, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has obtained a loan of Rs 7,326 crore from Union Bank of India. Spanning 9.2 km, the tunnel road aims to enhance east-west connectivity in South Mumbai, forming a crucial ring route. The project will include a […]
Mumbai To Get Seven New Fire Stations To Strengthen Emergency Response
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is adding seven additional fire stations to Mumbai’s fire brigade network in strategic places as part of a significant effort to improve emergency response and fire safety. This program seeks to address issues brought on by growing urbanisation, traffic jams, and the need for emergency response. There are already two […]
Mumbai To Get Five New Fire Stations, Including Two On Coastal Road
The BMC intends to improve Mumbai’s emergency response capabilities by building five additional fire stations throughout the city. On the Mumbai Coastal Road (South), two of these stations will be situated to guarantee quicker and more effective services in case of an emergency. Rs. 261.72 crores has been allotted by the city council to improve […]
MMRDA Unveils Mega Highway Plan Connecting Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Badlapur
To enhance connectivity between Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Badlapur, the Maharashtra state government is now developing a new road network after successfully establishing smooth road connectivity along Mumbai’s western coastline with the Coastal Road and other maritime links. The goal is to shorten commuters’ travel times and relieve traffic on the current roadways. A Hindustan […]
BMC Budget Set To Accelerate Coastal Road, Link Road, & Other Key Projects
A significant portion of funds are anticipated to go towards important infrastructure projects like the Mumbai Coastal Road (Phase 2) and Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR), as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is scheduled to release its budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026 on Tuesday. Without an elected body in the BMC, the municipal commissioner […]
Northbound Bridge Inaugurated, Connecting Coastal Road To Bandra-Worli Sea Link
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis officially opened the northbound bridge that connects the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the Mumbai Coastal Road. Ministers Ashish Shelar and Mangal Prabhat Lodha were in attendance, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In addition to the bridge, the chief minister also opened three interchanges that would connect […]
BMC Prepares To Launch Key Southbound Stretch Of Mumbai Coastal Road
On January 26, which is Republic Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to officially open this portion of the Coastal Road project. But on Monday, January 29, the southbound link will formally open to traffic. By providing a direct path from the BWSL to Marine Drive without the need for detours, this new link […]
BMC Reports 52.33% Budget Expenditure For Last Fiscal Year
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has one month to present its budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026. According to the BMC’s records, as of December 31, 2024, the civic authorities had spent around Rs 18,991 crore, or 52.23%, of the authorised capital expenditure. Up till December 31, 2023, 36.39% of the capital expenditures allotted to […]