BMC Asked To Prioritise Public Consultation, Transparency In Road Projects
September 20, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been directed to consult local public representatives before taking up any road-digging activity. Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar instructed the civic body not to begin such works unless there is a clear demand from local stakeholders. “Local public representatives should be consulted before taking up […]
Gateway of India Jetty Project Gets SC Nod As Plea Dismissed
September 2, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the construction of a passenger jetty and terminal facilities near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, effectively upholding the Bombay High Court’s July 15 verdict. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Bhushan R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran ruled on special leave petitions […]
Mumbai Monorail To Get Major Upgrade Under New 5-Year Private Ops Deal
August 5, 2025: The 19.54-km monorail corridor stretching from Chembur to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Jacob Circle) is set for a significant overhaul, following years of technical issues and inconsistent services since its commercial launch on February 2, 2014. After terminating its agreement with the original operator—a consortium of Scomi Engineering and Larsen & Toubro—in […]
Mumbai’s Coastal Road Promenade To Welcome Public From August 15
August 2, 2025: Mumbai is gearing up for the partial opening of one of its most eagerly awaited infrastructure projects—the 7.5-km-long seaside promenade along the Mumbai Coastal Road (MCR). The inauguration, expected to take place on or before Independence Day, will reportedly be officiated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Stretching from Priyadarshini Park to the […]
Uttan-Virar Sea Link Gets CRZ Nod, Paving Way For Eco-Sensitive Coastal Connectivity
July 30, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s coastal infrastructure, the proposed Uttan-Virar sea bridge has received crucial Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). This approval allows the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to move forward with groundwork on the ambitious project. Spanning 42.75 km across […]
Mumbai’s Historic Carnac Bridge Reopens With New Identity, Traffic Relief Expected
July 11, 2025: Mumbai’s crucial transport corridor—formerly known as Carnac Bridge—has officially reopened under a new identity: Sindoor Bridge. The renamed structure, which commemorates a recent military operation, is intended to shed colonial-era associations and embody a modern, nationalistic ethos. The original bridge, built in 1868 and named after a British governor, was closed in […]
Elevated Link Between Parel And Haji Ali Opens, Aims To Decongest Key Arterial Routes
July 10, 2025: In a major infrastructure push, the Maharashtra government has announced plans for a 1.5-km, six-lane elevated road to connect Senapati Bapat Marg in Parel with the entry and exit points of the coastal road at Haji Ali. With an estimated cost between Rs 250 crore and Rs 300 crore, the project promises […]
MMRDA Set To Re-Issue Tenders For Thane-Bhayandar Infrastructure Projects
June 20, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to re-tender two major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing road connectivity between Thane and Mira-Bhayander. The authority had, on June 10, requested Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to submit detailed financial estimates, rate justifications, and supporting documentation for the proposed works. L&T had quoted […]
Mumbai’s New Carnac Bridge To Open Next Week, Honours Legacy With Old Stones
June 18, 2025: A new steel bridge linking Masjid and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) stations is set to open to the public early next week, subject to final approvals from the traffic police and Indian Railways. The structure, designed to improve traffic flow towards P D’Mello Road, replaces the 154-year-old Carnac Bridge, which was […]
Carnac Bridge Work Resumes After Girders Arrive; Contractor Fined For Delay
After a delay of nearly 15 days, construction on Mumbai’s historic Carnac Bridge resumed on Sunday following the long-awaited arrival of steel girders. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that the delay has resulted in a penalty of ₹1.8 crore being imposed on the contractor yet affirmed that the project’s deadline—10 June—remains unchanged. The girders, […]