Mumbai’s Transport Priorities Under Scrutiny As Road Projects Outpace Public Transit Investment
Mumbai has long been known as a city that depends on public transport, yet recent infrastructure investments have increasingly focused on expanding road networks for private vehicles. Several large-scale road projects, including coastal corridors, flyovers, and tunnels, have sparked debate over whether transport planning aligns with the commuting patterns of most residents. The latest proposal […]
Botanical Garden, Cricket Turf & Skate Park Planned Beneath Andheri’s Gokhale Flyover
A neglected space beneath the Gokhale Flyover on N. S. Phadke Marg in Andheri East is set to be transformed into a multi-purpose recreational hub, with redevelopment work now underway. The initiative aims to convert an underutilised area into a vibrant public space featuring sports facilities, green zones and community amenities. Andheri East MLA Murji […]
MHADA Proposal To Revoke Redevelopment NOC Raises Fresh Uncertainty For Daginawala Mansion Residents
Residents of the ageing Daginawala Mansion in Mahim are facing renewed uncertainty after Mhada proposed cancelling the redevelopment No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted for the property nearly eight years ago. While many occupants acknowledge the lack of progress by the appointed developer, they fear that revoking the NOC could significantly delay redevelopment and force them […]
MMR Infrastructure Boost: State Clears Rs 22,611 Crore Tunnel, Elevated Road & Metro Expansion Projects
The Maharashtra government has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 22,611 crore across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including a major tunnel and elevated road connecting Thane and Bhayandar, along with two key extensions of the Navi Mumbai Metro network. The approvals were granted by the state Cabinet’s Infrastructure Committee during a meeting chaired by Chief […]
Crane Blockage On Bandra East Road Triggers FIR; Authorities Tighten Action On Project Delays
A section of an infrastructure project in Bandra East has drawn official scrutiny after a case was registered against a crane operator, following allegations that a heavy vehicle obstructed a carriageway close to completion and readying for public use. The incident led to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) at the BKC Police […]
Curtain Falls On Air India’s Kalina Colonies As Final Residents Move Out
A significant chapter in Mumbai’s aviation history is drawing to a close as the last residents of the Air India and Indian Airlines staff colonies in Kalina prepare to vacate their homes. Spread across 184 acres, these residential complexes, some dating back to 1955, represented Air India’s final physical connection to the city where the […]
Mumbai’s 10.88-Km SCLR Corridor Nears Completion As Final Construction Phase Reaches 98% Progress
Mumbai is moving closer to the full operationalisation of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) corridor, with the final phase of the project reaching 98 per cent physical completion, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). On May 27, MMRDA officials conducted a site inspection of the BKC-Vakola connector and directed contractors and project […]
BMC Chief Ashwini Bhide Conducts Detailed Inspection Of Civic Infrastructure In Andheri & Vile Parle, Calls For Improved Ground-Level Supervision
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducted an inspection of civic facilities across Andheri and Vile Parle on Wednesday as part of the civic body’s pre-monsoon preparedness review in Mumbai’s western suburbs. The inspection covered sanitation chowkies, insecticide department units, maintenance facilities, road repair divisions and pumping stations. During the visit, Bhide interacted with […]
BMC To Introduce AI-Based ‘CIVIT TWIN’ System For Faster Building Approvals In Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to roll out an artificial intelligence-driven building approval platform called “CIVIT TWIN” after receiving approval from the Chief Minister, marking a major step towards digitising and automating Mumbai’s real estate approval framework. The proposed system is expected to overhaul the city’s building permission process by using artificial intelligence, […]
Mumbai Monorail Moves Closer To Restart As Trial Runs Begin On Wadala Stretch
Mumbai Monorail has entered an important operational testing phase, with trial runs currently underway near Wadala ahead of the proposed restart of passenger services on the Chembur–Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk corridor in June 2026. The exercise marks a significant step in bringing the suspended corridor back into regular operation after several months of technical upgrades […]