BMC Targets Sewage-Free Powai Lake By October Amid Debate Over Rs 1.85 Crore Consultancy Proposal
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that Powai Lake is expected to be free from sewage inflow from October 1, as work to intercept all 18 sewage outfalls connected to the water body nears completion. The announcement came during a standing committee meeting that also saw extensive discussion over the civic body’s proposal to […]
Mumbai Coastal Road Sparks Concerns Among Koli Fisherfolk Over Livelihood & Identity
Mumbai’s ambitious Coastal Road project, envisioned as a transformative transport corridor along the city’s western shoreline, is increasingly becoming the centre of a larger debate over development, environmental sustainability and the future of the city’s indigenous fishing communities. At Mora Gaon near Juhu beach, 18-year-old fisherman Manav Mangela recently returned from a two-hour fishing trip […]
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 […]
Mumbai’s Infrastructure Push Sparks Debate Over Planning, Maintenance & Public Benefit
Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues to reshape the city’s landscape, but questions remain over whether these projects are effectively addressing long-standing urban challenges or creating new concerns. While authorities maintain that large-scale developments will improve mobility and connectivity, several urban experts and residents argue that maintenance gaps, planning shortcomings and environmental costs continue to overshadow […]
Mumbai Marathon To Debut Coastal Road Stretch In Landmark 21st Edition
January 23, 2026: The TATA Mumbai Marathon will mark a significant milestone this year as runners take to the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road for the first time. The 21st edition of the race, scheduled for Sunday, January 18, will integrate the coastal corridor into its course, alongside established landmarks such as the Bandra-Worli Sea […]
Supreme Court Reinforces Public Access Mandate For Mumbai Coastal Road Reclaimed Land
January 23, 2026: The Supreme Court has reiterated that land reclaimed for the Mumbai Coastal Road project, particularly in south Mumbai, must remain accessible to the public and cannot be diverted for residential or commercial development. The clarification came while the court was hearing a petition challenging the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) move to issue […]
Mumbai Marathon To Run Along Coastal Road Corridor For The First Time
January 12, 2026: Mumbai’s changing transport landscape will be on display this January as the city’s annual marathon incorporates the Mumbai Coastal Road into its race route for the first time. The move places a newly built infrastructure corridor at the heart of a major public event, signalling how large-scale transport projects are beginning to […]
How Infrastructure Investment Has Reshaped Mumbai In Recent Years
January 12, 2026: Over the past ten years, Mumbai has undergone a wide-ranging transformation shaped by sustained investment in infrastructure, housing, and public services. Under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the “Mumbai Transformation” vision sought to address long-standing urban challenges such as congestion, overburdened transport systems, and uneven development, while reinforcing the city’s role as India’s […]
Mumbai’s Development Pace Under Scrutiny As BMC Elections Near
January 9, 2026: As Mumbai heads into the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the city’s development trajectory has emerged as a central political flashpoint. Competing narratives from the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) have turned infrastructure delivery into a referendum on governance, leadership and speed of execution. The Mahayuti maintains that […]
BMC Issues PMC Tender For Dahisar–Bhayander Elevated Road, Final Stretch Of Mumbai Coastal Road Network
December 1, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) tender for the proposed 45-metre-wide elevated road linking Dahisar West to Bhayander West, marking the final extension of the Mumbai Coastal Road corridor. The PMC will oversee procurement, supply, construction supervision, commissioning, testing, and performance assessment across civil, electrical, mechanical, […]