Mumbai Not As Flood-Prone As Portrayed On Social Media, Says BMC Chief Ashwini Bhide
Mumbai’s reputation for coming to a halt during heavy monsoon showers is often overstated, according to BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, who said that images circulated on social media frequently exaggerate the extent of flooding across the city. Speaking to a Marathi news channel, Bhide said waterlogging is generally confined to a handful of vulnerable low-lying […]
Prabhadevi Playground At Centre Of Debate Over Proposed Siddhivinayak Parking Project
A proposal to build an underground parking facility beneath Prabhadevi’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Maidan, formerly known as Nardulla Tank Maidan, has sparked a fresh civic and political debate, with residents and sports enthusiasts expressing concerns over the future of one of the area’s few remaining open spaces. The proposed parking structure forms part of the […]
BMC Gives Public Toilet Operators Three Months To Improve Facilities Or Face Contract Action
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a stern warning to operators managing 58 pay-and-use public toilets across north Mumbai, directing them to improve maintenance standards within three months or risk suspension or termination of their contracts. The directive was issued during a review meeting chaired by Dahisar corporator and BMC House Leader Ganesh Khnakar. […]
BMC Intensifies Pre-Monsoon Preparations As Early Rains Arrive In Mumbai
With Mumbai beginning to experience pre-monsoon showers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has accelerated its citywide preparedness efforts to minimise disruptions during the upcoming rainy season. The civic body is undertaking a range of preventive measures, including drainage cleaning, infrastructure maintenance, disaster preparedness activities and repairs to critical public facilities. The objective is to reduce […]
Mumbai’s 10.88-Km SCLR Corridor Nears Completion As Final Construction Phase Reaches 98% Progress
Mumbai is moving closer to the full operationalisation of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) corridor, with the final phase of the project reaching 98 per cent physical completion, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). On May 27, MMRDA officials conducted a site inspection of the BKC-Vakola connector and directed contractors and project […]
BMC Begins Process To Raise Rs 1,000 Crore Through Municipal Bonds In FY27
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process of raising Rs 1,000 crore through municipal bonds in the financial year 2026-27 as part of its strategy to fund large-scale urban infrastructure and civic development projects across Mumbai. The proposed bond issue forms part of the civic body’s broader capital mobilisation framework aimed at supporting […]
BMC Chief Ashwini Bhide Conducts Detailed Inspection Of Civic Infrastructure In Andheri & Vile Parle, Calls For Improved Ground-Level Supervision
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducted an inspection of civic facilities across Andheri and Vile Parle on Wednesday as part of the civic body’s pre-monsoon preparedness review in Mumbai’s western suburbs. The inspection covered sanitation chowkies, insecticide department units, maintenance facilities, road repair divisions and pumping stations. During the visit, Bhide interacted with […]
BMC Set To Take Charge Of 24 MSRDC Flyovers & Key Road Infrastructure Across Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to assume responsibility for 24 flyovers and several related road structures currently managed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), in a move aimed at streamlining maintenance and improving accountability for urban infrastructure across Mumbai. Once the transfer process is completed, the civic body will take over […]
BMC Seeks Rs 618 Crore For Road Trench Refilling Amid Surge In Mumbai Excavation Works
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a significant increase in spending on trench-refilling works across Mumbai as large-scale road excavations continue for the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure and utility projects across the city. According to a proposal placed before the Standing Committee, the civic body plans to raise trench-refilling contract allocations […]
Byculla Cable-Stayed Bridge Moves Closer To Completion After Key Engineering Milestone
MahaRail has completed the installation of all 40 stay cables for the under-construction cable-stayed Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Byculla, marking a major engineering milestone for one of Mumbai’s significant urban infrastructure projects. With the final stay cable installed on May 21, the bridge’s 173-metre main span is now fully supported by the cable system. […]