South Mumbai to Thane in Just 25 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work on 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension

The MMRDA has launched construction of the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a six-lane high-speed corridor that will cut South Mumbai–Thane travel time to just 25–30 minutes. With advanced engineering, green measures, and seamless regional connectivity, the project promises faster, cleaner mobility across the MMR.

Piling Work on Elphinstone Bridge Stalled After Residents Raise Safety Concerns

Piling work on the Elphinstone Bridge redevelopment project was halted after nearly 50 residents protested, citing fear that vibrations could damage their century-old buildings. MMRDA and VJTI experts have now stepped in with real-time vibration monitoring and safety measures to reassure locals.

Mumbai Floods Kill More Than Cancer: New Study Warns of Deadly Inequality and Calls for a Slum-Free Future

A Nature study finds flooding and rainfall cause nearly 8% of monsoon deaths in Mumbai — mostly among slum residents. Experts warn that without urgent investment in resilient housing and slum rehabilitation, the city’s death toll could rise 20% as climate change worsens.

MMRDA Begins DPR Work for Mumbai’s Integrated Tunnel Road Network — The City’s Third Mode of Mobility

MMRDA has begun preparing the DPR for Mumbai’s 70 km Integrated Tunnel Road Network — a transformative underground mobility system connecting the Coastal Road, BKC, and Airport to reduce congestion and make ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ a reality.

What and Who Failed Mumbai?

By Varun Singh Mumbai is often described as India’s financial capital, the…