Navi Mumbai Sees Renewed Push to Scrap Turbhe Landfill, Build Nature Park
A demand to shut down the Turbhe dumping ground in Navi Mumbai and convert it into a full-fledged nature park has gathered momentum, with civic leaders raising concerns over public health and environmental risks. At a recent Standing Committee meeting, member Suresh Kulkarni opposed plans to partially redevelop the site, arguing that all seven landfill […]
Kharghar-Turbhe Tunnel Link To Ease Navi Mumbai Commutes
The INR 2099-crore Kharghar-Turbhe Tunnel Link Road (KTLR) is now under construction. It would ease traffic on the busy Sion-Panvel route by cutting the 40-minute travel time between Turbhe and Kharghar to 10 minutes. According to officials, the project is anticipated to be finished by September 2028 and will improve east-west connectivity within Navi Mumbai […]