Over 92% Of Mumbai’s 2,000-Km Road Network Now Concretised, Says Ashwini Bhide
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has said that more than 92% of Mumbai’s 2,000-km road network has already been converted into cement concrete roads as the civic body works to address potholes and improve road quality. Bhide, a 1995-batch IAS officer, took charge as the BMC’s 32nd municipal commissioner earlier this year. She […]
Mumbai’s Infrastructure Push Sparks Debate Over Planning, Maintenance & Public Benefit
Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues to reshape the city’s landscape, but questions remain over whether these projects are effectively addressing long-standing urban challenges or creating new concerns. While authorities maintain that large-scale developments will improve mobility and connectivity, several urban experts and residents argue that maintenance gaps, planning shortcomings and environmental costs continue to overshadow […]
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 Launches Rs 33 Crore Signal Upgrade Project To Modernise Mumbai Traffic Management
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a comprehensive plan to modernise and streamline traffic operations across the city, covering both eastern and western suburbs. As part of this initiative, the civic body has floated a Rs 33 crore tender for the maintenance and enhancement of Area Traffic Control (ATC) signal systems and non-ATC roads. […]
BMC Plans 346-Hectare Land Acquisition To Drive Major Infrastructure Projects Across Western Suburbs
November 08, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a large-scale land acquisition plan spanning 346 hectares to support multiple infrastructure projects aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity across Mumbai’s western suburbs. The land will accommodate road alignments, interchanges, access roads, workspaces, and development plan roads linked to major projects, including the Mumbai […]
BMC Clears 245 Slum Structures In Malad For New 18.3-Metre Road To Ease Traffic Congestion
October 08, 2025: In a significant infrastructure initiative, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun demolishing 357 slum structures in Valnai near the Mith Chowky metro junction in Malad West to make way for an 18.3-metre-wide Development Plan (DP) road along Shankar Lane. The project, undertaken by the BMC’s P North ward, aims to enhance […]
Mumbai Ring Road Project Set To Transform City Commutes By 2029
Mumbai’s urban landscape is on the brink of a major transformation with the launch of the ambitious Mumbai Ring Road Project, a 90.18-kilometre arterial network expected to significantly ease the city’s chronic traffic congestion by 2029. Backed by an estimated investment of Rs 58,517 crore, the project is spearheaded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development […]