MMRDA Accelerates ‘Project-SMART’ To Develop Modern Station Cities Along Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Route
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has stepped up efforts to transform urban development along India’s first bullet train route, introducing an ambitious initiative called Project-SMART. Under this plan, Thane and Virar are expected to evolve into major economic centres and multimodal transport hubs along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor. The initiative focuses […]
Report On Mulund Metro Slab Collapse Still Awaited From MMRDA, Contractors
Authorities informed a court that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the contractors involved have yet to submit a detailed report on the recent Metro Line 4 slab collapse in Mulund that claimed one life and injured three others. The incident occurred last week when a section of a precast parapet slab from […]
Versova–Bandra Sea Link Construction Pushes 900 Metres Into The Arabian Sea
January 6, 2026: Construction of the Versova–Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), a key component of Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road project, has achieved a major milestone by reaching its farthest point into the Arabian Sea—approximately 900 metres from the city’s shoreline between Bandra and Juhu, officials familiar with the progress said. The piling work […]
Mumbai’s B Ward Faces Persistent Challenges Amid Redevelopment Push
December 4, 2025: B Ward, Mumbai’s smallest municipal ward with just two corporator seats, continues to struggle with old infrastructure and civic issues despite redevelopment efforts. Encompassing areas such as Bhendi Bazaar, Dongri, Masjid Bunder, Mohammed Ali Road, and Mandvi, the ward houses some of the city’s oldest residential and commercial buildings, many nearly a […]
BMC Stops Girgaon–Charni Road FOB Reconstruction Following Saifee Hospital Objection
December 4, 2025: Reconstruction of the long-pending foot overbridge (FOB) between Charni Road station’s east side and Dr Bhalerao Marg Sahitya Sangh in Girgaon has been halted after Saifee Hospital raised objections, leading to frustration among residents who have been waiting years for the bridge to be rebuilt. The FOB was demolished on public demand […]
Tender Process For Mumbai Metro Line 10 To Start By Mid-December
December 4, 2025: The Mumbai Metro Line 10 project is set to advance, with the state government confirming that the tendering process will begin by 15 December. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced the update on 2 December after a review meeting at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) headquarters. The meeting was attended by […]
BMC And Central Railway Target May 2026 For Completion Of Sion East–West Rail Overbridge Reconstruction
December 3, 2025: The BMC and Central Railway (CR) have jointly fixed May 31, 2026, as the completion deadline for the long-delayed reconstruction of the Sion east–west railway overbridge. The century-old structure, located outside Sion station, has remained shut since August 2024, causing significant travel disruptions and forcing commuters into lengthy detours. With several schools, […]
BMC Says Budhwar Park Redevelopment Back On Track After Fresh Funds, Dismisses Claims Of Project Shelving
November 21, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has confirmed that the long-pending beautification and illumination work at Budhwar Park seashore will now proceed after receiving fresh budgetary allocation. The civic body firmly denied allegations that the project was being scrapped, stating that delays were the result of financial and procedural setbacks rather than any intent […]
BDD Chawls Redevelopment Declared Vital Project To Fast-Track Completion
November 12, 2025: In a major push for Mumbai’s housing and infrastructure development, the Maharashtra government has granted vital project status to the BDD Chawls redevelopment to accelerate its pending phases and ensure timely completion. Alongside, new deadlines have been set for key Metro corridors — Metro 2B (Andheri–Mandale) by March 31, 2027, and the […]
MMRDA Plans 21-Km Double-Decker Flyover Through Kalyan To Boost Regional Connectivity
November 12, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is gearing up to construct a 21-kilometre double-decker flyover connecting Shil Phata junction to Ranjnoli junction in Bhiwandi via Kalyan — a project that could become one of the longest of its kind in India. According to MMRDA officials, the ambitious corridor will integrate a […]