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After years of delay, SCLR-WEH extension may open in May

The Santacruz Chembur Link Road extension is 95% complete, with hopes for a May opening, easing traffic from eastern to western suburbs in Mumbai.

Mumbai, India - April 30, 2025: The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Extension just hit a major milestone in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Published on May 01, 2025 08:04 AM IST

BySabah Virani

After Elphinstone, Sewri PAPs too demand in-situ rehab

The Prabhadevi two-deck flyover is part of the 4.5-km Sewri-Worli elevated corridor, which aims to connect the Atal Setu with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

The Elphinstone bridge was supposed to be closed to traffic from Monday. But on Friday, residents of the remaining 17 buildings staged a protest, fearing damage to their buildings during construction work (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Protestors stall Elphinstone bridge closure; govt to meet on Monday

Many parents who were part of the protest expressed concern about the additional travel time to schools and hospitals, the bridge’s closure will bring

Residents of 19 buildings flanking the flyover turned up in full force protesting its closure. (Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByShreya Jachak

Tunnel breakthrough achieved on metro line 7A; 22 km route to be readied in 2025

Mumbai's Metro Line 7A reached a milestone with a tunnel breakthrough, enhancing connectivity from Mira-Bhayander to the airport, 59% complete.

Mumbai, India - April 17, 2025: The first TBM tunnel breakthrough was achieved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Metro Line 7A. This marks the successful completion of a 1.647-kilometer tunnel between Andheri (East) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The TBM, named

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai Metro 2B trial runs to begin on Wednesday

The trial runs will start on a a 5.3-km section of the route between Mandale in Mankhurd and Diamond Garden in Chembur

Mumbai, India - June 29, 2021:--------------------in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

CM okays 12-lane road widening project at Marine Drive

The Maharashtra government plans to widen Marine Drive from 6 to 12 lanes to prevent future traffic jams linked to the upcoming Orange Gate tunnel.

Mumbai, Dec 07 (ANI): An aerial view of Marine Drive curving along the Arabian Sea, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Photo) (Girish Shrivastav)

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Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:28 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Traffic police invite objections to proposed diversions after Elphinstone bridge closure

The notification was issued after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposed demolishing the bridge by April 10

Mumbai, India. Jan 30, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will close the Prabhadevi Railway Over Bridge for motorists in February to construct the Worli-Sewree MTHL connector and redevelop the bridge. Mumbai, India. Jan 30, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Pay us for 8.5-acre land parcel: MU to MMRDA

Demands to seek direct compensation for the land parcel, valued at approximately ₹1,200 crore, had been raised in earlier meetings of MU’s senate committee, as reported by HT on April 1

Following the publication of HT’s report on April 1, workers were seen undertaking urgent repairs at the sports complex.

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit, Ateeq Shaikh

MMRDA to earn ₹3,840.50 crore from leasing 3 BKC plots

MMRDA to lease 3 BKC plots for ₹3,840.50 crore, with Goisu Realty winning bids for 2 plots. Proceeds will fund infrastructure projects in MMR.

View of BKC from Wockhardt terrace, BKC, Bandra in Mumbai.

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Missing master plan stalls MU campus upgrade

A professor residing on campus said both academic buildings and staff quarters were in dire need of repairs

During the previous senate meeting, members protested with placards outside the campus, calling for urgent action.

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Eknath Shinde orders removal of metro debris, barricades to ease traffic

A common grievance among motorists is that even after construction activities are completed, barricades and construction-related materials continue to occupy road space, worsening traffic congestion. Shinde assured that addressing this issue would provide much-needed relief to commuters

Thane, India - November 07, 2022: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaks during the Konkan Festival event, at Savarkar Nagar, Wagle Estate, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Monday, November 07, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/ HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Alibag: A second wave is about to hit

Alibag's population has surged to 6 lakh since 2011, driven by infrastructure changes and urbanization, raising concerns about resource management and planning.

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByPinakin Patel

Mira Bhayander gets new commissioner

Radhabinod Sharma was earlier joint commissioner with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Aut

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

French firm Systra refutes MMRDA’s charges of deficiency

Systra India denies construction deficiencies in Mumbai Metro projects, seeks to resume work amid allegations of harassment from MMRDA, and court support.

Systra India has also moved the Bombay high court to get its termination in the capacity of general consultant from Mumbai Metro lines of 5, 7A and 9 revoked.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:29 PM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Systra breached confidentiality of contract, violated Indian laws: MMRDA

The agency has drafted a 27-page explanation to the urban development department, which was accessed by Hindustan Times

Mumbai, India - September 05, 2022: An aerial view of Metro train running slow during its dynamic testing on Metro Line-7 (Red Line) Phase-2 between Aarey Station and Andheri (East) Station on Western Express Highway, Jogeshwari, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, September 05, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Civic school runs into monorail roadblock

Plans to rebuild Sai Baba Path School in Lalbaug face delays due to MMRDA objections over monorail pillars, leaving 700 students displaced.

Mumbai, India - Feb. 17, 2025: Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC) is struggling to reconstruct its highly demanded Sai Baba path BMC school after the MMRDA raised the concern over the pilling work of the new construction will effect on the nearby pilers of the Monorail. Students and parents are demanding to reopen school as soon as possible, at Lalbaug in Mumbai, India, on Monday, February 17, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Survey-cum-master plan bid for KSC Town scrapped

Maharashtra's MMRDA cancels Third Mumbai survey bid, citing flaws; aims to re-float after policy integration, amid $40 billion investment MoUs signed in Davos.

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Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Building permissions for MMRDA areas to go online from Feb 1

Starting February 1, permissions for building and construction in the areas under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will go online. It will also include slum rehabilitation ones meant for the Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Steel reinforcement cage for Metro pillar collapses in Mumbai; no injuries

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Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:38 AM IST

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State moots new highway connecting Mumbai, Navi Mumbai with Badlapur

Maharashtra plans a new 20-km access-controlled highway to link Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Badlapur, aiming to reduce congestion and travel time.

State moots new highway connecting Mum, Navi Mum with Badlapur

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Updated on Jan 30, 2025 09:03 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Ateeq Shaikh

State signs pact with UK agencies to raise metro revenues

MoU signed with the Department for Transport (DfT) of the United Kingdom government, and Crossrail International (CI), its wholly owned subsidiary which provides strategic advice on rail projects

Devendra Fadnavis with officials from Department for Transport (DfT) and Crossrail International

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByShashank Rao

Govt takes surprise decision on Metro 8, will use a pvt developer

The proposed Metro 8 corridor will provide a critical link between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai International Airport

Metro 1 line between Ghatkopar and Versova was also built in PPP model between MMRDA and Reliance Infrastructure (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Atal Setu completes its maiden year

India’s longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, completes a year on Tuesday. On an average, 22,689 vehicles have used the 21.8 km-long bridge daily.

India’s longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, also referred to as Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), completes a year on Tuesday. On an average, 22,689 vehicles have used the 21.8 km-long bridge daily. (ANI)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Ramabai Nagar redevelopment hit by bureaucratic delays

The revamp of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamgar Nagar is MMRDA’s first foray into slum redevelopment

An aerial view of the Rambai Ambedkar Nagar. (Satish Bate/ / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:19 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Not ₹8,500 cr, MbPA will charge ₹475 cr for land for SoBo twin tunnels

Reacting to the HT report on the Mumbai Port Authority quoting ₹8,500 crore for a plot of land at Orange Gate from the MMRDA - a sum that is more than the total cost of the Eastern Freeway-Coastal Road twin tunnels project - the port authority has now clarified that it has sought ₹475 crore only.

16 February 2018, Mumbai: JNPT's fourth terminal, built and operated by the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 18, at the port located off the coast of Mumbai.Photo by Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint.

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:58 PM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai Monorail makeover starts, trains to double by August 2025

From August 2025, Mumbai Monorail's wait time will be halved with 18 trains operational, enhancing travel quality and ridership.

Monorail’s existing fleet has been in operation for over a decade now. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai: MMRDA issues guidelines to curb dust pollution from construction activities

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Updated on Dec 28, 2024 09:19 PM IST

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Change in design of bridge over Mithi river may delay metro 2B again

While 75% work on the 23.64-km corridor connecting Andheri West with Mandale in Mankhurd via Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is complete, the change in design of the crucial bridge may once again delay the final deadline for completion beyond December 2025

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Ambedkar Statue of Equality only 47% complete

The B.R. Ambedkar memorial in Mumbai faces delays, with only 47% of the statue completed; completion now pushed to March 2027 due to disputes and funding issues.

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Congress’s Zakaria questions urgency to spend ₹350 cr on Bollywood art installations under Metro 2B

The installations, which include Bollywood-themed sculptures, posters, LED lights, motifs, and stickers, are part of the MMRDA’s plan to beautify the area beneath the viaducts and cement girders of the elevated metro line, which runs in the middle of SV Road

Congress’s Zakaria questions urgency to spend <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>350 cr on Bollywood art installations under Metro 2B

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Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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The Santacruz Chembur Link Road extension is 95% complete, with hopes for a May opening, easing traffic from eastern to western suburbs in Mumbai.

The Prabhadevi two-deck flyover is part of the 4.5-km Sewri-Worli elevated corridor, which aims to connect the Atal Setu with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Many parents who were part of the protest expressed concern about the additional travel time to schools and hospitals, the bridge’s closure will bring

Mumbai's Metro Line 7A reached a milestone with a tunnel breakthrough, enhancing connectivity from Mira-Bhayander to the airport, 59% complete.

The trial runs will start on a a 5.3-km section of the route between Mandale in Mankhurd and Diamond Garden in Chembur

The Maharashtra government plans to widen Marine Drive from 6 to 12 lanes to prevent future traffic jams linked to the upcoming Orange Gate tunnel.

The notification was issued after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposed demolishing the bridge by April 10

Demands to seek direct compensation for the land parcel, valued at approximately ₹1,200 crore, had been raised in earlier meetings of MU’s senate committee, as reported by HT on April 1

MMRDA to lease 3 BKC plots for ₹3,840.50 crore, with Goisu Realty winning bids for 2 plots. Proceeds will fund infrastructure projects in MMR.

A professor residing on campus said both academic buildings and staff quarters were in dire need of repairs

A common grievance among motorists is that even after construction activities are completed, barricades and construction-related materials continue to occupy road space, worsening traffic congestion. Shinde assured that addressing this issue would provide much-needed relief to commuters

Alibag's population has surged to 6 lakh since 2011, driven by infrastructure changes and urbanization, raising concerns about resource management and planning.

Radhabinod Sharma was earlier joint commissioner with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Aut

Systra India denies construction deficiencies in Mumbai Metro projects, seeks to resume work amid allegations of harassment from MMRDA, and court support.

The agency has drafted a 27-page explanation to the urban development department, which was accessed by Hindustan Times

Plans to rebuild Sai Baba Path School in Lalbaug face delays due to MMRDA objections over monorail pillars, leaving 700 students displaced.

Maharashtra's MMRDA cancels Third Mumbai survey bid, citing flaws; aims to re-float after policy integration, amid $40 billion investment MoUs signed in Davos.

Starting February 1, permissions for building and construction in the areas under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will go online. It will also include slum rehabilitation ones meant for the Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

Steel reinforcement cage for Metro pillar collapses in Mumbai; no injuries

Maharashtra plans a new 20-km access-controlled highway to link Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Badlapur, aiming to reduce congestion and travel time.

MoU signed with the Department for Transport (DfT) of the United Kingdom government, and Crossrail International (CI), its wholly owned subsidiary which provides strategic advice on rail projects

The proposed Metro 8 corridor will provide a critical link between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai International Airport

India’s longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, completes a year on Tuesday. On an average, 22,689 vehicles have used the 21.8 km-long bridge daily.

The revamp of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamgar Nagar is MMRDA’s first foray into slum redevelopment

From August 2025, Mumbai Monorail's wait time will be halved with 18 trains operational, enhancing travel quality and ridership.

Mumbai: MMRDA issues guidelines to curb dust pollution from construction activities

While 75% work on the 23.64-km corridor connecting Andheri West with Mandale in Mankhurd via Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is complete, the change in design of the crucial bridge may once again delay the final deadline for completion beyond December 2025

The B.R. Ambedkar memorial in Mumbai faces delays, with only 47% of the statue completed; completion now pushed to March 2027 due to disputes and funding issues.

The installations, which include Bollywood-themed sculptures, posters, LED lights, motifs, and stickers, are part of the MMRDA’s plan to beautify the area beneath the viaducts and cement girders of the elevated metro line, which runs in the middle of SV Road

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