India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel Takes Shape Beneath Thane Creek
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another significant construction milestone with the successful lowering of the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) cutterhead at Vikhroli in Mumbai. The development was announced by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is overseeing India’s first high-speed rail corridor. According to NHSRCL, the installation of the […]
MMRDA Clears Key Hurdle As Haji Noorani Chawl Demolition Starts In Prabhadevi
Demolition work has commenced at Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi, clearing the way for a crucial section of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor project. The structure was among the final major obstacles delaying construction activity near the Elphinstone bridge stretch of the corridor alignment. The proposed elevated connector is a key […]
Mumbai-Hyderabad Bullet Train Corridor May Cut Travel Time To Under 3 Hours
Travel between Mumbai and Hyderabad could become dramatically faster with the proposed high-speed bullet train corridor moving closer to implementation. The ambitious rail project is expected to reduce journey time between the two cities to nearly three hours, significantly improving intercity connectivity across western and southern India. The proposed high-speed rail network will also link […]
Mumbai SRA Scraps Majority Of Joint Venture Slum Redevelopment Projects Over Delays & Poor Progress
Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has cancelled most slum redevelopment projects that were earlier planned under joint venture arrangements with various government agencies after reviews revealed limited on-ground progress in several schemes. The move impacts 181 out of 228 projects proposed under the joint venture model across Mumbai and parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region […]
Mumbai’s Civic Administration Approves Reconstruction Of Oshiwara Bridge On New Link Road Over Safety Concerns
Mumbai’s civic administration is moving forward with the reconstruction of the ageing Oshiwara River bridge on New Link Road in Goregaon, amid rising concerns over the condition of older transport infrastructure across the city’s western suburbs. The proposed redevelopment project, estimated at nearly Rs 20 crore, is expected to be completed in phases over 18 […]
Mumbai Clears Metro Line 5A Extension To Strengthen Suburban Connectivity
The Maharashtra government has approved the extension of Mumbai Metro Line 5A, pushing forward a major transport infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity across Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, and surrounding parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The expanded corridor, estimated to involve an investment of more than Rs 4,000 crore, is expected to improve east-west mobility and […]
Mumbai’s Rs 2,500 Crore Bhayandar-Vasai Bridge Project Advances, Travel Time May Shrink To 10 Minutes
A long-pending infrastructure proposal to connect Bhayandar and Vasai through a dedicated bridge has taken a fresh step forward, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) recently submitting an updated proposal to the state urban development department. Originally proposed in 2000 and approved by the Maharashtra government in 2013, the project involves the construction […]
Mumbai Moves Ahead On Manori Desalination Project With Coastal Clearance
Mumbai’s efforts to diversify its water supply have taken a significant step forward after authorities granted coastal regulatory approval for a proposed large-scale desalination plant at Manori. The clearance paves the way for the project, which is expected to generate hundreds of millions of litres of drinking water ежедневно, strengthening the city’s long-term water security. […]
Mumbai Metro Line 6 Crosses Major Milestone With 42m Steel Span Over Western Railway Tracks
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a significant engineering milestone on Mumbai Metro Line 6 by successfully installing a critical steel span across an operational Western Railway corridor near Jogeshwari. This development marks steady progress on the 14.5-km fully elevated Pink Line, which includes 13 stations and a depot at Kanjurmarg spread […]
South Mumbai Set For Faster Commutes As Twin Bridges Aim To Cut Travel Time To 10 Minutes
Mumbai is gearing up for a significant infrastructure boost, with the BMC proposing two new bridges between Byculla and Mazgaon to tackle long-standing traffic congestion. The project is expected to reduce travel time on the CSMT (Fort)–Byculla route from as much as 45 minutes to under 10 minutes, offering major relief to daily commuters. The […]