BMC Budget 2026-27: Big-Ticket Promises From Last Year Yet To Take Off
As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation prepares to present its 2026-27 budget today, several high-profile projects announced in last year’s Rs 74,527 crore financial plan remain delayed, downsised or quietly abandoned. The budget, to be tabled before the standing committee after a four-year hiatus, is expected to mirror the priorities of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, with […]
Borivali–Thane Twin Tunnel Promised As Key BMC Poll Project To Cut Commute To 15 Minutes
January 13, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti has placed the Borivali–Thane twin tunnel project at the centre of its infrastructure push ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, promising faster execution of the long-awaited connectivity link. Designed to bypass congestion on Ghodbunder Road and the Western Express Highway, the project aims to reduce […]
Work On Mumbai’s Orange Gate–Marine Drive Underground Tunnel Reaches 14% Completion
December 3, 2025: Around 14% of construction on the underground tunnel connecting Orange Gate on the Eastern Freeway to Marine Drive has been completed, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) announced on Tuesday. The Rs 8,056-crore project, designed to significantly improve east–west connectivity in the city, is slated for completion in 54 months. Once […]
India’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine Lowered For 11.8 km Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel
December 1, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s most ambitious underground mobility initiative, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully lowered India’s largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel project. The machine, a 13.34-metre single shield TBM—the biggest ever used in the country—was lowered into the Thane launch shaft […]
MMRDA To Develop Rs 1.05 Trillion Underground Tunnel Network Linking Coastal Road, BKC, And Airport
November 10, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) for an integrated underground tunnel road network estimated to cost Rs 1.05 trillion. The 70-km tunnel corridor will connect key locations such as the Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International […]
Mumbai Plans 70-Km Underground Tunnel Network To Decongest City Roads
November 04, 2025: Mumbai’s transport infrastructure is set for another major leap, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposing a vast 70-km underground tunnel network aimed at easing surface-level congestion across the city, according to a report by The Print. The project will be executed in three phases, with MMRDA currently in the […]
Mumbai’s Orange Gate Tunnel Project Faces Local Pushback From Marine Drive Residents
August 20, 2025: Residents of Marine Drive have expressed concerns over the absence of public consultation for the upcoming Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel project, despite its potential to improve connectivity in South Mumbai. The Marine Drive Citizens’ Association voiced disappointment over not being kept informed about the plans. Ashok Gupta, vice-president of the association, told […]
Activists Oppose Casting Yard In SGNP Eco-Sensitive Zone For Twin Tunnel Project
July 5, 2025: The Borivli-Thane twin tunnel project requires a 22.6-acre casting yard; however, five acres of this area are situated within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) adjacent to Mira Road, which has sparked controversy. Casting yards are critical for infrastructure projects, used to fabricate components like segments and beams, […]
MMRDA Directed By Bombay HC To Pause Tender Process For Thane Tunnel Project
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to refrain from opening financial bids for the ambitious Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road project until Thursday. This order followed a petition by construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which alleged that while other bidders were informed about the […]