Metro Line 3: Aarey Depot Construction is Nearly Complete, and Operations Will Begin Soon
With 99.5% of the construction at the Aarey depot finished, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is ready for Metro 3’s Phase 1 operations to begin. The Metro line 3 will operate trains between Aarey and Bandra-Kurla complex in order to supervise and evaluate crucial elements of the commissioning and trials. Only small finishing […]
Navi Mumbai’s illegal billboards being removed by CIDCO
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) started demolishing huge and illegitimate hoardings within its authority, beginning with Belapur railway station complex where at least four billboards were taken off on 22 May, 2024. While the removal of illegal hoardings that endanger the public has been welcomed by people and campaigners, they are also questioning […]
High Court states to carry out the ongoing demolition project to expand the Mithi River
The Bombay High Court Vacation Bench allowed the continuous demolition of buildings to widen the Mithi River on Saturday. The court rejected the pleas of encroachers to stop or postpone the development project, citing a lack of evidence from tenants of residential and commercial buildings. The vacation bench of Justices of High Court N. R. […]
MMRDA services to commence before monsoon, trials have began for new rakes
Last month, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) began testing a new monorail rake. The trials started last week, evaluating the monorail’s functionality in various scenarios. The main goals are to find and fix any issues, to make sure safety regulations are followed and maximise its functionality. The new mono train’s braking mechanism is […]
Citizens of Kandivali and Juhu present agendas to candidates for infrastructure projects
Candidate pledges to walk the walk have been sought by citizen groups prior to May 20 city polls. After conducting a poll, a group of Kandivali and Lokhandwala township residents released a “citizen’s manifesto,” while a group of Juhu residents released a charter of demands. The manifesto calls for transparent utilisation of MP funds […]
The plan to purchase Metro 1 from Anil Ambani is approved by the state cabinet
On 21 May, 2024, the State cabinet approved in principle the acquisition of Ghatkopar-Versova Mumbai Metro One owned by Anil Ambani and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Ambani’s stake is estimated around ₹4,000 Crore. Mumbai Metro One was the first metro that was undertaken under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy in 2007. MMRDA has a […]
This monsoon a new monorail prototype to join fleet in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to introduce a new monorail prototype to its fleet by the monsoon season. This new rake has already arrived in Mumbai and is currently undergoing trial runs. Presently, the 17-kilometer monorail line, that runs from Chembur-Wadala to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk in Mumbai Central, operates with […]
Residential rentals in western suburbs has driven redevelopment in Mumbai
With barely any land properties left in the western suburbs of Mumbai, residential apartments are being built through redevelopment of older properties. This is being observed in areas like Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Khar, Bandra and Santacruz. The developer has to issue the property owners under redevelopment, housing another residence, resulting in increased demand for rental […]
Due to delay in possession Rustomjee crown’s promoters to Pay Interest, MahaRERA
Prabhadevi based project Rustomjee crown phase One, delayed possession to the complainant with every month till the actual date of possession of the flat to the complainant, MahaRERA has directed the promoters of the project to pay interest. The developer guaranteed the hand over of the said flat in December 2021. Anil Dattani registered agreement […]
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India’s longest sea bridge
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is an under-construction 21.8 km (13.5 mi) 6-lane access-controlled expressway grade road bridge, which will connect Mumbai with Navi Mumbai–Raigad. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is an under-construction 6-lane access-controlled expressway grade road bridge, which will connect Mumbai with Navi Mumbai–Raigad. It is the longest sea bridge in India, spanning […]