BMC Tree Authority Approves Felling Of 251 Trees For BARC Road Connectivity Project
The BMC Tree Authority on Tuesday approved a proposal to fell 251 trees and transplant another 48 for the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Old Mandala to New Mandala road connectivity project in Mumbai, being undertaken by the Department of Atomic Energy. The proposal was considered after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) invited public suggestions […]
Mumbai Coastal Road Sparks Concerns Among Koli Fisherfolk Over Livelihood & Identity
Mumbai’s ambitious Coastal Road project, envisioned as a transformative transport corridor along the city’s western shoreline, is increasingly becoming the centre of a larger debate over development, environmental sustainability and the future of the city’s indigenous fishing communities. At Mora Gaon near Juhu beach, 18-year-old fisherman Manav Mangela recently returned from a two-hour fishing trip […]
Mangrove Removal Begins For Coastal Road North Project; Residents Raise Concerns Over Future Flooding
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced mangrove clearing activities for the Coastal Road North project, with work currently underway in Charkop Sector 8. While civic officials maintain that the exercise is being carried out in a controlled manner and will not disrupt natural drainage patterns, local residents and environmental activists have expressed concerns about […]
Mumbai Metro Line 11 Extension Work Begins, Direct Bandra Terminus-Gateway of India Route Planned
Mumbai’s urban transport network is set for a major upgrade as work on the extension of Mumbai Metro Line 11 towards Bandra Terminus has officially commenced. The ambitious infrastructure project, estimated at nearly Rs 23,487 crore, aims to improve connectivity and reduce travel time across key parts of the city. The extended metro corridor will […]
Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Project Set To Transform East–West Connectivity In South Mumbai
Mumbai’s proposed Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel, designed to strengthen east–west connectivity in South Mumbai, is set to move into the construction phase. With an estimated cost of ₹80.56 billion, the project will link Orange Gate on the eastern side, near the Eastern Freeway, to Marine Drive along the city’s western waterfront, offering a faster and […]
BMC Begins Preliminary Work On Rs 848-Crore Cable-Stayed Flyover Linking JJ Flyover And Byculla Y Bridge
January 24, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated preliminary work on a new cable-stayed flyover in South Mumbai, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the Byculla and Mazgaon areas. The proposed 892-metre-long flyover will connect the existing JJ Flyover with the upcoming Y Bridge in Byculla. A work order […]
Worli–Sewri Elevated Connector Nears Milestone, 62% Work Completed; September 2026 Target Set
December 17, 2025: The Worli–Sewri Elevated Connector, a key transport infrastructure project aimed at easing Mumbai’s east–west traffic movement, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant informed the state legislative assembly that nearly 62% of the project work has already been completed. Given its strategic […]
Elphinstone Road Residents Raise Safety Concerns Over Vibrations From Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor Work
November 14, 2025: Residents living near the demolished Elphinstone Road bridge staged a protest on Thursday evening, alleging that ongoing construction activity for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor is generating continuous vibrations that may endanger their ageing buildings. Nearly 50 residents gathered at the site where the century-old British-era bridge once stood, stating that demolition work […]
Byculla’s Rs 805-Crore Cable-Stayed Flyover To Ease Congestion From Lalbaug To Mazgaon
October 28, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a landmark Rs 805-crore cable-stayed flyover project to connect Byculla’s Y-Bridge with JJ Flyover, marking a major infrastructure upgrade for South Mumbai. Planned to decongest the high-traffic Lalbaug–Mazgaon corridor, the project will provide direct connectivity to the Eastern Freeway through two new approach arms linking […]
Locals Oppose Demolition Of Gorai’s Poisar River Bridge Despite BMC’s CRZ Clearance
October 10, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has received Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the reconstruction of the Poisar Rive r bridge in Gorai, situated in Mumbai’s western suburbs. However, the project has drawn opposition from local residents, as the existing bridge serves as the only direct access route between Lower and Upper […]