Mumbai Roadworks Reset: BMC Rolls Out Phased Micro-Plan To Reduce Traffic Chaos
January 27, 2026: Following widespread public criticism over simultaneous citywide road digging, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has implemented a three-point, phased strategy to streamline roadworks and reduce traffic disruption ahead of the civic elections. The revised plan focuses on micro-level planning, prioritising safety, coordination, and minimal commuter inconvenience. A senior roads department official explained, […]
Thane–South Mumbai In 30 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work On Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension
December 2, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced construction of the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a high-speed, fully elevated corridor designed to significantly reduce travel time between Thane and South Mumbai. Announced by the agency on X, the project marks a major step toward easing congestion on the Eastern […]
Mumbai’s Concrete Road Project Pushed To 2027 As Completion Lags at 49%
June 18, 2025: Despite being one of Mumbai’s most significant infrastructure initiatives, the city’s road concretisation project has made limited progress. As of May 31, only 49.07% of the planned work has been completed, leaving nearly half of the city’s roads unfinished. Launched in July 2022 following a directive by then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, […]