Historic Elphinstone ROB Set For Demolition To Make Way For Sewri-Worli Link
In the upcoming weeks, commuters travelling through Parel in downtown Mumbai may expect heavy traffic since the 125-year-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge will be demolished by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The final week of February is when the demolition is anticipated to start. The British-era bridge, a major east-west connector over railway […]
MMRDA Unveils Mega Highway Plan Connecting Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Badlapur
To enhance connectivity between Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Badlapur, the Maharashtra state government is now developing a new road network after successfully establishing smooth road connectivity along Mumbai’s western coastline with the Coastal Road and other maritime links. The goal is to shorten commuters’ travel times and relieve traffic on the current roadways. A Hindustan […]
Siddhivinayak Temple To Get A Rs 500-Crore Facelift, Enhancing Amenities
An estimated Rs 500 crore would be spent on renovating Mumbai’s well-known Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that the temple’s construction plan includes amenities for Ganesh worshippers. Additionally, he examined six Prabhadevi redevelopment projects. Shinde added that developers would be replaced if they had cancelled redevelopment projects and […]
MMRDA Starts DPR Study For Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Greenfield Road
The beginning of a major infrastructure project in Maharashtra will make travelling between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai considerably easier. In addition to reducing traffic between the two cities, this new project will accelerate economic growth in the area. To link Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to construct a […]
Brookfield & MMRDA Partner To Propel Mumbai’s Development With USD 12 Billion MoU
In order to expedite infrastructure development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the MMRDA and Brookfield, a multinational investment group, signed a USD 12 billion (Rs 1,03,800 crore) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In front of Brookfield CEO Anuj Ranjan, MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. Metro networks, highways, bridges, […]
CM Fadnavis Accelerates Water Supply Projects To Meet Mumbai’s Growing Needs
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a proposal to expedite 11 pending water projects in Mumbai, which is expected to result in a considerable improvement in the city’s water supply infrastructure. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) examined the increasing water demand of the rapidly growing Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) at a high-level meeting […]
Davos 2025: Mumbai’s Metro Gets A Global Upgrade With MMRDA-UK MoU
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the UK government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Mumbai’s metro rail system. The measure will speed up Maharashtra’s overall economic growth in addition to enhancing the transit infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). At the recent World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, […]
World Economic Forum Witnesses USD 40 Billion MoUs To Shape Mumbai’s Infrastructure
At the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) secured 11 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (approx. Rs 3.5 lakh crore). This landmark investment underscores Mumbai’s potential as a global metropolis, with initiatives aimed at modernising urban transport, advancing regional development, and integrating cutting-edge technologies […]
Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Promises To Redefine Mumbai’s Connectivity
The Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project is set to redefine Mumbai’s urban mobility and regional connectivity. The project has steadily progressed since its approval by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) in September 2015. Under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), construction officially commenced on July 13, 2024, following key approvals, including clearance from […]
Atal Setu Misses Traffic Goals Yet Fuels Connectivity & Economic Growth
The Atal Setu, formerly the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, was officially opened as India’s longest sea bridge on January 12, 2024, linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The enormous infrastructure project, which was constructed for Rs 17,840 crore and spans 22 km, was hailed as a game-changer for the region’s transport system, promising to shorten travel […]