Mumbai–Pune Missing Link to Open on May 1, Set to Ease Ghat Bottlenecks
The Mumbai–Pune Missing Link project will be inaugurated on May 1, coinciding with Maharashtra Day, marking the completion of one of the most anticipated upgrades on the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai–Pune Expressway. The project introduces a new 13.3 km stretch between Khopoli and Kusgaon, reducing the existing 19 km ghat section via Khandala Ghat by nearly […]
Peripheral MMR: Real Decentralisation Or Infrastructure-Driven Hype?
It is crucial to recognise that the ongoing shift in peripheral MMR is not merely a connectivity story. It represents a strategic inflection point for the region’s next phase of urban expansion. The commissioning of the Atal Setu and the fast-tracked development of the Navi Mumbai International Airport has fundamentally reshaped the real estate narrative. […]
MSRDC to Open New Mumbai-Pune Expressway Link on April 1, 2026
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will inaugurate a new Rs 6,695.37-crore link project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway between Khalapur and Lonavala on April 1, 2026. This project features a cable-stayed bridge and two tunnels, reducing the expressway length by 6 km and cutting commute time by 25 minutes. The new link aims to […]
Key Structures of Expressway Missing Link Under Construction, Completion Due 2026
Construction work on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link continues to progress, with Afcons Infrastructure building India’s highest road cable-stayed bridge near Chaavani in Khalapur, Raigad. The bridge will rise 132 metres above ground and is part of the project designed to bypass the Khandala Ghat section. According to project officials, the Missing Link will reduce […]
CIDCO Opens EOI for India’s First Major Indoor Live Entertainment Arena in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai’s ambition to become India’s next live entertainment hub has gained momentum with CIDCO issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a landmark multi-purpose indoor arena. The EOI is available online from 9 to 30 December 2025 with submissions closing at 5:00 pm IST. The planned arena is inspired by iconic global venues such […]
Rane At WCC 2025: Maharashtra’s 34% Share In Rs 47 Lakh Crore Budget Signals New Era For Indian Infrastructure
June 15, 2025: At a time when infrastructure and real estate are reshaping the urban fabric of India, the WOArchitect Career Conclave (WCC) 2025—India’s first dedicated career platform for architecture professionals—was inaugurated by Member of Parliament Narayan Rane at the NESCO Centre, Mumbai. Supported by CREDAI-MCHI, the event brought together more than 700 participants from […]
Mumbai’s Dharavi Set For Green Makeover With Park And Riverfront
In a bold move set to reshape one of Mumbai’s most densely populated areas, the upcoming masterplan for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) promises not just infrastructure upgrades but a transformative vision for a greener, more liveable community.Sources familiar with the project revealed that the plan goes far beyond simply replacing dilapidated structures. It seeks […]
Mumbai Real Estate Sets New April Benchmark with 13-Year High In Registrations
According to Knight Frank India, the real estate market in Mumbai saw its best April in more than ten years, with 12,142 property registrations, a 4% increase year over year. In 13 years, this is the most deals for the month. Premium housing accounted for 25% of all transactions, up from 22% in April 2024, […]
Infrastructure At The Forefront In BMC’s Rs 74,427-Crore Budget For 2025
The budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026 released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is Rs 74,427 crore, 14.19 percent greater than the previous fiscal year’s revised estimate of Rs 65,180 crore. Bhushan Gagrani, the state-appointed administrator and BMC Commissioner who assumed leadership in March 2024, submitted this year’s budget. Following the dissolution of the […]
Crushed by Progress? Mumbai’s Struggle with Construction Waste Disposal
Mumbai’s massive infrastructure and redevelopment projects produce an astounding 8,500 metric tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) debris every day. Compared to the 6,500 metric tonnes of solid trash garbage that are collected daily in the city, this is a much larger amount. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is thus having difficulty with rubbish collection […]