BMC Fixed Deposits Shrink By Rs 13,785 Crore, Congress Demands Financial Disclosure
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) fixed deposits have declined by nearly Rs 13,785 crore since 2021, prompting Congress group leader Ashraf Azmi to seek a detailed white paper on the civic body’s finances and its ability to fund major infrastructure commitments. Azmi has urged Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide to publish a comprehensive financial assessment covering […]
BMC Flags Unauthorised Excavated Soil Use Near Haji Ali Coastal Road
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has served a show-cause notice on the Larsen & Toubro (L&T)–Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) joint venture over the alleged use of excavated soil from private construction sites for backfilling work on Mumbai’s Coastal Road (South) project without the required transport permissions. The civic body has instructed the contractor to stop […]
Mumbai’s Versova-Bangur Nagar Road To Cut Travel Time From 50 Minutes To 15
Mumbai’s upcoming Versova Interchange-Bangur Nagar elevated road is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two locations, with the journey potentially dropping from 40-50 minutes to just 10-15 minutes. The 4.54-km corridor is being developed as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project, with completion targeted for December 2028. The eight-lane road will […]
Mumbai Coastal Road’s Northern Corridor Expected To Be Completed By December 2028
The northern leg of the Mumbai Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by December 2028, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced after reviewing construction progress on the Versova–Dahisar section of the corridor. The Coastal Road project, once fully operational, will provide continuous connectivity between Nariman Point in South Mumbai and Bhayandar in the […]
BMC Moves Final Tree-Cutting Proposals For Versova-Dahisar Coastal Road Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has placed six final proposals before its Tree Authority for tree cutting and transplantation linked to the proposed Versova–Dahisar Coastal Road project, involving more than 2,200 trees across Mumbai’s western suburbs. According to civic documents, the proposals relate to multiple stretches of the upcoming coastal corridor connecting Goregaon, Malad and […]
Versova-Bandra Sea Link Construction Moves Into Major Marine Installation Stage
Construction of the proposed Versova-Bandra Sea Link has entered a crucial new phase, with authorities beginning marine installation work for the project’s pre-cast bridge segments in the Arabian Sea. The development marks a significant transition from foundation-related engineering work to the construction of the main superstructure of the coastal corridor. The 17-kilometre sea link, planned […]
Mumbai At A Crossroads: Rapid Transformation Meets Questions Of Inclusion & Sustainability
Mumbai is undergoing a sweeping phase of transformation, driven by an ambitious pipeline of infrastructure projects that are reshaping how the city functions and grows. From new transport corridors to large-scale urban redevelopment, the pace of change has been relentless. Yet, as the skyline evolves, the long-term success of this transformation will hinge not only […]
Bandra–Versova Sea Link Redesign Approved; Project Cost Surges To Over Rs 18,000 Crore
The proposed redesign of the Bandra–Versova Sea Link has received clearance from the Union environment ministry, leading to a significant rise in the project’s cost. According to reports, the estimated expenditure has increased by nearly 60%—from Rs 11,332.82 crore to Rs 18,120.96 crore. As part of the revised plan, the number of mangroves to be […]
119 Architects Raise Red Flag Over Coastal Road Park & Mahalaxmi Racecourse Redevelopment
A group of 119 architects and urban planners under the Mumbai Architects Collective (MAC) has written to Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raising objections to the proposed redevelopment of the Mumbai Coastal Road open spaces and the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The letter flags concerns over flood vulnerability, rising project costs, environmental […]
City Architects Oppose Underground Works In Maharashtra’s Mahalaxmi Central Park Plan
A collective of 102 architects and urban planners from Mumbai has formally objected to the Maharashtra government’s proposal to develop a large Central Park at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, raising concerns over underground construction and transparency. The group has written to the Municipal Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and the Chief Minister, seeking […]