Mumbai's historic Elphinstone Road Over Bridge, a key east-west link connecting Parel and Prabhadevi, will be closed for vehicular traffic ahead of its demolition and reconstruction. The bridge, over a century old, will be replaced with a modern double-decker structure as part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project by MMRDA. The upgraded bridge will feature dual carriageways on both levels, enhancing connectivity between central Mumbai, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. A detailed traffic management plan has been devised to minimise inconvenience during the closure.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a policy to manage Mumbai's Western and Eastern Express Highways, which are around 25 kilometers each. The plan suggests consistent maintenance of central medians, better management of road work, measures to reduce traffic jams, and clear rules for advertisements along the highways. It has been sent to the municipal commissioner for review. The policy comes after repeated concerns over traffic congestion, irregular maintenance, and unclear rules for advertisements on these busy commuter routes.Read more

Mumbai's civic body will demolish the INR 27 crore Veer Savarkar flyover at Goregaon-opened in 2018-and replace it with a double-deck elevated bridge. Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar confirmed the move, noting that the new structure will better handle both local traffic and regional connectivity. The bridge, part of the Coastal Road 2 project, will directly link the Malad-Mindspace stretch with the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, easing bottlenecks. Designed with a single-pier system and two traffic decks, it promises smoother flows compared with the current flyover. Citizens have compared the decision to the Gokhale-Barfiwala flyover mismatch of 2022, citing planning lapses.Read more

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will set up a new office complex on a 4.2-acre site at Nariman Point, one of Mumbai's most prestigious business districts. The land, earlier owned by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), was formally transferred to RBI on September 5. MMRCL had originally planned to auction the parcel, expecting INR 5,173 crore, with major real estate players showing interest. However, the tender was withdrawn after RBI expressed intent to acquire it, enabling a direct government-to-government deal. The plot, once home to party offices, was later cleared for the Vidhan Bhavan Metro station under Line 3.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will restart work on 574 partially completed roads from October 1, prioritising stretches in South Mumbai, Bandra, Santacruz, Kandivli, Charkop, Khetwadi, and Tejpal Road in D Ward. The civic body will also review 776 proposed roads under tender evaluation. Nearly 25 roads have been removed from plans due to narrow widths or local opposition, with some resurfaced in asphalt. A public dashboard will provide zonewise and wardwise progress, ongoing updates, and expected timelines. The mega concretisation programme spans 2,121 roads across two phases, covering around 609 kilometres.Read more

Final safety checks have begun on the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, with the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspecting a 5.39 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden. Covering five stations-Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk, and Diamond Garden-the review will clear the way for passenger operations by late September, subject to compliance. Trial runs have already been completed, and the depot is ready for operations. The remaining 18.2 km stretch up to D N Nagar is 88% complete, with operations expected in early 2026. Once fully functional, the 23.6 km Yellow Line will serve 20 stations and carry over one million passengers daily.Read more

The Godrej Enterprise Group (GEG), among Mumbai's largest private landholders, has initiated a master planning exercise for its 1,000-acre parcel in Vikhroli. Executive director Nyrika Holkar stated that while some manufacturing activities had shifted out of the site, operations would continue at Vikhroli alongside long-term systematic development. The land, largely controlled by the Jamshyd Godrej and Smita Crishna branch of the family, also accommodates Godrej & Boyce businesses, leased IT offices, and environmentally sensitive mangroves.Read more

Mumbai's housing sector is witnessing significant transformation through society redevelopment, with over 44,000 new homes expected to come up by 2030, valued at around INR 1.3 lakh crore, according to Knight Frank India. Since 2020, 910 housing societies have signed development agreements, unlocking more than 326 acres of potential land. Western suburbs are projected to account for the majority of these additions, while South Mumbai will see modest growth. With nearly 1.6 lakh societies eligible for redevelopment, and state revenues from free-sale units and GST projected at over INR 13,000 crore combined, redevelopment is proving to be a major driver of urban renewal.Read more

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has issued an e-tender worth INR 21,000 crore for procuring and maintaining 2,856 air-conditioned Vande Metro suburban coaches over 35 years. This initiative is a part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phases 3 and 3A, aims to modernize the city's suburban railway network and reduce overcrowding. The new coaches will operate in 12-, 15-, and 18-car formations, with maintenance depots at Bhivpuri on the Central Railway line and Vangaon on the Western Railway line. Global bids are scheduled to open in December 2025, with the first prototype expected within two years of contract award.Read more

The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust in Mumbai has planned an expansion by acquiring Ram Mansion, a residential building near the temple, for INR 100 crore. Talks are also ongoing with the Siddhivinayak Cooperative Housing Society to buy its land. Together, both plots measure about 1,800 sqm and will allow the trust to build a darshan queue complex, a food hall, toilets, changing rooms, and staff housing. The move aims to improve facilities for devotees, as the temple currently struggles to manage large crowds during peak days.Read more

The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared BEST's plan to seek INR 3,400 crore from the Centre to modernize and strengthen Mumbai's electricity network. The proposal, valued at INR 3,346.29 crore, will be submitted through Power Finance Corporation under the Reforms-Based and Results-Linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The project aims to cut Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses, bridge the ACS-ARR gap, and deliver 24x7 affordable power. Earlier approvals in 2022 had sanctioned INR 1,649 crore for prepaid smart metering and loss-reduction works, now underway. The new funding is expected to boost operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and reliable electricity access for Mumbai consumers.Read more

Kartik Aaryan has entered the land market with his first purchase a 2,000-square-foot plot in Alibaug priced at INR 2 crore. The plot is located within the Chateau de Alibaug project by HoABL, which has already attracted high-profile buyers including Amitabh Bachchan and Kriti Sanon. The project offers premium amenities such as clubhouses, rooftop gardens, and duplex layouts with private pools. Aaryan shared that he plans to build his own home there, while the developer noted his entry highlights the growing demand for luxury land ownership in Alibaug, supported by better infrastructure links to Mumbai.Read more