MSRDC Forms Specialised Cell To Fast-Track Slum-Free Mumbai Redevelopment
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has established a dedicated unit to implement slum rehabilitation projects in Mumbai under the state government’s Slum Free Mumbai initiative. Traditionally known for executing highways, expressways and major flyovers, the state-run agency has now been entrusted with a direct role in large-scale housing redevelopment to accelerate long-pending and […]
State Agencies Outline Infrastructure Push To Drive Maharashtra Toward USD 1 Trillion Economy
Senior officials from key Maharashtra development corporations on Thursday (February 19, 2026) highlighted ongoing infrastructure expansion as central to the State’s plan to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 summit organised by the Future Economic Cooperation Council, representatives from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, City […]
Versova–Bandra Sea Link Construction Pushes 900 Metres Into The Arabian Sea
January 6, 2026: Construction of the Versova–Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), a key component of Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road project, has achieved a major milestone by reaching its farthest point into the Arabian Sea—approximately 900 metres from the city’s shoreline between Bandra and Juhu, officials familiar with the progress said. The piling work […]
Heavy Rains Push Completion Of Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s Missing Link To Early 2026
October 27, 2025: The completion of the much-anticipated missing link on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), has been delayed until early 2026 due to prolonged heavy rains and strong winds in the region, according to a report by Punekar News. Initially scheduled for completion by December 2025, following […]
Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Link Gets Cabinet Approval, Work To Commence 2026
September 3, 2025: In a significant infrastructure boost, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, a 126.3-kilometre project set to link major economic and transport hubs including the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Sea Link. A senior official from the Maharashtra […]
MSRDC Plans 6-Lane Greenfield Corridor To Link JNPT With Navi Mumbai Airport, Boosting Maharashtra’s Infrastructure
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and the future Navi Mumbai International Airport will be connected by a six-lane greenfield corridor that will be built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). By improving communication between these two vital infrastructure hubs, this 21.8-kilometre motorway has the potential to completely change the economic landscape of the […]
Major Push For Mumbai Ring Road Project With Rs 21,500 Crore Funding
Maharashtra has secured Rs 21,500 crore (USD 2.5 billion) in funding commitments from lenders for a road project near Mumbai, according to sources. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., a state-run entity, has received lender backing for credit lines to finance the high-end roadway. Part of a broader infrastructure revamp in one of the […]
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Link Project Faces Delay, August 2025 Target Set
Another delay has been caused by the much-anticipated missing link of the Mumbai-Pune Motorway, an essential infrastructure project meant to reduce traffic between Mumbai and Pune. According to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the project is now anticipated to be completed by August 2025 after being originally scheduled for completion in March 2024 […]
New Thane Creek Bridge Opens, Eases Navi Mumbai Commute
Motorists traveling to and from Navi Mumbai will finally be relieved, as the northbound Thane Creek Bridge opened to the public earlier this month. The bridge was opened by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also laid the groundwork for the construction of seven more bridges along the Coastal Highway to connect Mumbai to the Maharashtra-Goa […]
Wadala’s Korba Mithagar slums will be redeveloped by MSRDC
The state government has given the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) the job of redeveloping the Korba Mithagar slums at Wadala after initiating the redevelopment of Ramabai Colony in Ghatkopar under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The MSRDC released a call for bids on Monday in order to select consultants for the […]