MMRDA Reinitiates Metro Line 14 Planning, Seeks Consultant For Kanjurmarg-Badlapur Corridor Study
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has taken a fresh step toward advancing the proposed Metro Line 14 project by issuing a new tender to appoint a consultant for a detailed feasibility and technical assessment of the Kanjurmarg–Badlapur metro corridor. The planned corridor, spanning approximately 43.7 kilometres, is envisioned as a key transport link […]
MMRDA Clears Rs 723-Crore Cable-Stayed Bridge Between Thane & Airoli To Improve Connectivity
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai with the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge across Thane Creek. Estimated to cost Rs 723.42 crore, the proposed bridge will span approximately 1.4 kilometres and connect Kopri in Thane East with the […]
Atal Setu–Mumbai-Pune Expressway Connector Gains Momentum, Set To Transform Regional Connectivity
Construction of the crucial connector linking the Atal Setu with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is progressing rapidly, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) targeting completion of the project by February 2027. The upcoming corridor is expected to serve as a vital missing link in the region’s transport network, providing motorists with a faster and […]
MMRDA Warns Contractors Of Strict Action Over Monsoon Safety Violations
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued strict directions to contractors and project agencies working on metro, subway and major infrastructure projects across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to comply with monsoon safety regulations or face stringent action. With several large-scale projects currently under construction, including metro corridors, tunnels and road […]
‘Third Mumbai’ Project Moves Ahead As MMRDA Begins Land Acquisition, Seeks Villagers’ Consent
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has initiated the land acquisition process for its ambitious “Third Mumbai” project, inviting landowners across 124 villages in Uran, Panvel, and Pen tehsils to submit consent for surrendering their land parcels. Online consent forms will be made available from April 27, marking the formal start of acquisition for the […]
Mumbai-Moscow Ink Strategic Pact To Drive Urban Development & Global Collaboration
Mumbai has taken a significant step toward strengthening global partnerships, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Moscow. The agreement, formalised in Mumbai, marks a new phase of international cooperation in urban planning and infrastructure development. The MoU was signed […]
MMRDA Invited To Present Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s Urban Transformation At World Cities Summit 2026
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been invited to present the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s large-scale urban transformation at the 10th World Cities Summit, scheduled to take place in Singapore from June 14 to 16, 2026. The invitation was extended by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities, signalling international recognition of the region’s rapid infrastructure […]
Mumbai Metro Line 7A Clears Major Water Pipeline Hurdle, Boosting Airport Connectivity
January 27, 2026: Mumbai’s Metro Line 7A, a critical east‑west corridor linking Andheri (East) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, has successfully diverted a 2,400 mm Upper Vaitarana water pipeline, removing a key obstruction and accelerating construction progress. This engineering milestone ensures the project remains on schedule while improving airport access for commuters and businesses. The diversion, overseen by the Mumbai […]
MMRDA’s Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension Aims To Slash Mumbai–Thane Travel Time To 25 Minutes
December 22, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced construction of the 13.9-km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a major infrastructure project intended to dramatically reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane. The fully elevated, six-lane high-speed corridor will run from Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar, offering a […]
Thane–South Mumbai In 30 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work On Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension
December 2, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced construction of the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a high-speed, fully elevated corridor designed to significantly reduce travel time between Thane and South Mumbai. Announced by the agency on X, the project marks a major step toward easing congestion on the Eastern […]