Union Minister Piyush Goyal: Major Clearances Obtained For Mumbai Coastal Road; Work To Begin Soon
November 03, 2025: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday announced that all major hurdles for the Mumbai Coastal Road project — which will eventually extend up to Virar in Palghar district — have been cleared, paving the way for construction to begin soon. The Coastal Road currently stretches from Marine Drive to Worli, where it […]
From Versova To Virar: Mumbai’s Expanding Coastal Roads To Redefine Urban Mobility
October 31, 2025: Following the success of the Mumbai Coastal Road (South) between Marine Drive and Worli—which has already eased traffic congestion and slashed travel times—authorities are now extending the city’s coastal connectivity northwards. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is witnessing an unprecedented coastal infrastructure expansion with multiple sea links and roads under development. Among […]
Uttan–Virar Sea Link Gets Environmental Clearance, Paving Way For Construction
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s long-awaited Uttan–Virar Sea Link (UVSL) has received approval from the Environmental Department, setting the stage for construction to begin soon. The clearance represents a major step toward completing Mumbai’s coastal corridor — a continuous, signal-free route connecting South Mumbai to the northern suburbs. Spanning nearly 24 kilometres along the western coastline, […]
Six Global Architecture Firms In Race To Design Mumbai’s Coastal Road Gardens
October 28, 2025: Six leading international architecture firms have been shortlisted to design and landscape the Mumbai Coastal Road Gardens. This ambitious project will transform 53 hectares (130 acres) of reclaimed land into verdant public spaces along the city’s western seafront. Nearly a year after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) flagship Coastal Road was opened […]
MMRDA Charts USD 1 Trillion Roadmap To Transform Mumbai Into A Global Metropolis
October 28, 2025: At the recently concluded Rahsta Expo, Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), unveiled an ambitious vision to position the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as a USD 1 trillion economy by 2047. Highlighting the central role of infrastructure, Dr. Mukherjee remarked that “roads represent far […]
Potholes And Poor Roads Now Key Factors In Mumbai Homebuyers’ Real Estate Choices
October 23, 2025: Mumbai’s infrastructure challenges are increasingly shaping property investment decisions, with buyers factoring in road quality, travel time, and connectivity before finalising deals. For many, daily commute convenience now outweighs square footage. Homebuyer Kunal Joshi, exploring flats in Dahisar, said, “Near Dahisar and Borivali stations, about 10–15 minutes away, a compact 2BHK of […]
Mumbai’s Infrastructure Surge Signals A New Era Of Connectivity And Growth
October 21, 2025: Mumbai’s resilient spirit is shining brighter than ever as the city undergoes a massive infrastructure transformation worth nearly USD 4 billion. With a slew of completed and upcoming projects, optimism about the megapolis’s future is palpable. The newly operational Coastal Road and Metro Line 3 have significantly enhanced connectivity between the western […]
BMC Demolishes 169 Illegal Structures In Worli Amid Coastal Road Land-Grab Concerns
October 18, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday razed 169 unauthorised structures in Madraswadi, Worli, near the Dharamveer Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road Project and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Road. The demolition, executed by the G South ward under additional municipal commissioner Ashwini Joshi and directed by municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, […]
Bandra Reclamation Set For Rs 1 Lakh Crore Makeover With 8 Million Sq Ft Of Luxury Homes And Retail
October 16, 2025: Mumbai’s Bandra Reclamation is on the brink of a massive transformation, with nearly 8 million sq ft of ultra-luxury residential and retail spaces planned, according to a new report by Lighthouse Luxury and CRE Matrix. The report, titled Why Bandra Bay is Mumbai’s Most Iconic Waterfront Investment, estimates a development potential exceeding […]
BMC To Form Landscaping Committee For Coastal Road Beautification Project
October 9, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to establish a dedicated ‘Landscaping Committee’ to evaluate and approve the design report submitted by Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) for the beautification of 53 hectares of reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road. The committee will also act as a single-window facilitator, ensuring that all […]