Tunnelling Best Suited for Mumbai’s Future Transport, Says MMRCL MD Ashwini Bhide
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) Managing Director and senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has said that tunnelling is emerging as the most practical and efficient solution for expanding Mumbai’s transport network. She made the remarks during an interview on the YouTube podcast Powertrain by Aakash Bhavsar. Bhide said Mumbai’s island geography and limited land width […]
India’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine Lowered For 11.8 km Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel
December 1, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s most ambitious underground mobility initiative, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully lowered India’s largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel project. The machine, a 13.34-metre single shield TBM—the biggest ever used in the country—was lowered into the Thane launch shaft […]
Thane Motorists To Get Relief With Rs 1,847-Crore Anand Nagar-Saket Elevated Corridor
November 24, 2025: Thane commuters may soon see a major traffic reprieve as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans an 8.24-km elevated corridor from Anand Nagar along the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) to Saket, according to the Indian Express. The corridor will start near Chheda Nagar, pass through congested Thane junctions, and terminate […]
CM Fadnavis Orders Fast-Tracking Of Mumbai’s Key Infrastructure Projects Amid Delays
November 05, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials and contractors to accelerate work on several of Mumbai’s major infrastructure projects, expressing concern over their sluggish progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Fadnavis emphasised the timely completion of the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, Uttan–Virar Sea Link, and Orange Gate–Marine Drive urban tunnel, calling them […]
Mumbai Plans 70-Km Underground Tunnel Network To Decongest City Roads
November 04, 2025: Mumbai’s transport infrastructure is set for another major leap, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposing a vast 70-km underground tunnel network aimed at easing surface-level congestion across the city, according to a report by The Print. The project will be executed in three phases, with MMRDA currently in the […]
Collateral Damage: Mumbai’s Construction Surge Claims Lives As Safety, Accountability Crumble
November 03, 2025: Mumbai’s skyline may be soaring, but its rapid vertical expansion has come at a devastating human cost. The city’s construction boom—marked by constant redevelopment and high-rise ambitions—has left a trail of ordinary lives crushed under falling debris, iron rods, and concrete slabs. In Jogeshwari East, 37-year-old tailor Asif Shaikh still shudders when […]
Thane’s Ghodbunder Road On Fast Track To Connectivity With Metro, Coastal Road And Tunnel Projects
October 29, 2025: Thane’s Ghodbunder Road, once on the city’s outskirts, is now at the heart of its urban growth story. Once known for its quiet stretches, the area’s rapid development and booming real estate have made it a crucial corridor for daily commuters — but also a hotspot for traffic congestion. To address this, […]
Trial Run Of Thane Metro To Begin In September, Confirms Deputy CM Shinde
August 16, 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that the Thane Metro will commence its trial run in September on a 10.30-kilometre stretch, with commercial services expected to start by December. Speaking at the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at the Thane Collector’s Office, Shinde described the current era as India’s “Amrit […]
Sewri-Worli Connector To Be Ready In A Year, Says CM Fadnavis Amid Push For Faster Infra Rollout
August 6, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the crucial Sewri-Worli Connector bridge will be completed within a year. The announcement came after he reviewed the progress of 33 major infrastructure projects at a high-level meeting held in his “war room.” Among the projects reviewed were several metro rail corridors in […]