Key Structures of Expressway Missing Link Under Construction, Completion Due 2026
Construction work on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link continues to progress, with Afcons Infrastructure building India’s highest road cable-stayed bridge near Chaavani in Khalapur, Raigad. The bridge will rise 132 metres above ground and is part of the project designed to bypass the Khandala Ghat section. According to project officials, the Missing Link will reduce […]
Urban renewal efforts encountered obstacles by MBMC’s Cluster Redevelopment Project in Mira-Bhayandar
The continuing survey in the twin city is encountering strong opposition from residents in certain areas covered by urban renewal plans (URPs), almost a year after the state government gave the go-ahead for its implementation. After the urban development department released a notification last year, the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) made maps of 24 URPs […]
Mumbai’s Airoli-Katai Naka Project Set to Commence, Halving Travel Time
The final phase of Mumbai’s highly anticipated Airoli-Katai Naka project is set to begin this month. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to appoint a contractor for the construction of the 6.72-kilometre elevated corridor between Shil and Katai. This new route will provide a direct connection between Navi Mumbai and the Kalyan-Dombivli […]
Over 14,224 Families Qualify for Housing in MMRDA’s Ramabai Nagar Project
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has qualified 14,224 families, which is over 85 percent of the residents in the slums of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in Ghatkopar, for a new housing project. This project, in partnership with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), is a major step forward in tackling urban poverty and improving living […]
BMC’s ₹1,000 Crore Project to Create 700 Acres of Green Space Along Coastal Road
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering a visionary plan proposed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor that could transform the city with 700 acres of lush green cover extending from Worli to Colaba. This expansive new open space is set to feature elegant spiral walkways and meticulously sculpted topiary plants, promising a vibrant urban oasis. […]
BMC Faces Criticism for Destroying Banganga Lake’s Heritage Steps During the Revitalization Project
The BMC experienced a humiliating loss on Monday when the surrounding historical stairs were leveled by a contractor hired to clean the 1,100-year-old Banganga tank, causing irreversible damage. The contractor used a JCB machine. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has expressed serious disapproval towards the civic authority, citing Banganga’s protection as a national monument […]
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project suggests buying 27 acres from BEST and MMRDA
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been approached by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRPPL) to lease 15 acres of property in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for a period of five years. Regarding this, the MMRDA received a letter from the Dharavi Rehabilitation Project’s (DRP) deputy collector. He stated in the letter that heavy […]
‘Fictional and targeted’ accusations are made against the first-of-its-kind Mumbai Dharavi Redevelopment project
Since the aforementioned parcels are only to be transferred to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) of the state government’s housing department, the recent accusations made by honorable member of parliament Varsha Gaikwad against the Adani Group regarding the allotment of land for the rehabilitation of Dharavikars within Mumbai are completely untrue and targeted. […]
21 more acres were granted to the Dharavi revitalization project
The Kurla dairy’s 21-acre site has been approved for transfer to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority by the Maharashtra government’s dairy development department. Slum dwellers who were not eligible for free housing via the Dharavi project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani Group, can be rehabilitated using […]