BMC Unveils Rs 80,952 Crore Budget, Infrastructure & Urban Development Take Centre Stage
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) presented its 2026–27 budget on February 25, with a substantial outlay of Rs 80,952 crore, signalling a renewed focus on Mumbai’s infrastructure, urban connectivity, and real estate development. Tabled before the standing committee after a four-year hiatus, the budget emphasises capital projects, water security, roads, and urban renewal while maintaining […]
VJTI Experts Inspect Charkop Site After Tremors Halt Versova-Dahisar Link Road Work
A team from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) visited the Charkop site in Kandivali West after residents reported tremors during piling operations for the Versova-Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) paused construction pending a detailed report, which will establish vibration and safety norms. Work on the project will resume only after […]
BMC Issues PMC Tender For Dahisar–Bhayander Elevated Road, Final Stretch Of Mumbai Coastal Road Network
December 1, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) tender for the proposed 45-metre-wide elevated road linking Dahisar West to Bhayander West, marking the final extension of the Mumbai Coastal Road corridor. The PMC will oversee procurement, supply, construction supervision, commissioning, testing, and performance assessment across civil, electrical, mechanical, […]
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 […]
BMC To Raze Veer Savarkar Flyover For Better Coastal Road Phase 2 Link In Goregaon
August 6, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to demolish the Veer Savarkar flyover in Goregaon, which cost Rs 27 cr and opened in 2018. The move, coming just seven years after its inauguration, aims to enable the construction of a key elevated connector for the Versova-Dahisar section of Coastal Road Phase […]
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 […]
BMC Struggles To Attract Bidders For Mumbai Tunnel Connectivity Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is facing challenges in securing a consultant for its multimodal tunnel connectivity project, aimed at alleviating Mumbai’s traffic congestion. Despite holding pre-bid meetings where interested firms raised numerous queries, no bids have been submitted thus far. An official associated with the project noted that such delays are common in large-scale […]