BMC Plans Double-Decker Bridge, Veer Savarkar Flyover Faces Axe In Goregaon
September 11, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has granted in-principle approval to demolish the Veer Savarkar (MTNL) Flyover in Goregaon — a key east-west connector constructed just seven years ago as part of the proposed double-decker bridge under the Versova–Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project. The final clearance for demolition, however, remains with Municipal Commissioner […]
Fishermen, Environmentalists Oppose Versova-Dahisar Link Road Over Mangrove, Livelihood Fears
Local fishermen’s associations joined environmentalists in protesting the Versova-Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project’s possible ecological and socioeconomic effects, which has increased concerns over the project. Fishermen from places like Gorai, Charkop, Marve, and Malvani expressed concerns that the project may ruin their customs and drive many of them out of business. In a recent meeting […]