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The Maharashtra government has granted a ₹22,250 crore state guarantee to MSRDC for raising funds from HUDCO to acquire land for the Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor. The approval comes with strict repayment conditions, escrow controls, and a revised financial structure approved by the Cabinet.

Maharashtra Govt Approves ₹22,250 Cr State Guarantee for Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor Land Acquisition

The Maharashtra government has granted a ₹22,250 crore state guarantee to MSRDC for raising funds from HUDCO to acquire land for the Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor. The approval comes with strict repayment conditions, escrow controls, and a revised financial structure approved by the Cabinet.
Mumbai has launched the Tunnel Boring Machine for the ₹8,056-crore Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel, India’s first-of-its-kind deep urban tunnel designed to slash travel time and enhance east–west connectivity with advanced engineering and safety features.

India’s First Urban Tunnel Under Rail & Metro Lines: TBM Launch Marks Major Engineering Feat in Mumbai

Mumbai has launched the Tunnel Boring Machine for the ₹8,056-crore Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel, India’s first-of-its-kind deep urban tunnel designed to slash travel time and enhance east–west connectivity with advanced engineering and safety features.
Maharashtra has expanded the Growth Hub Regulatory Board for Mumbai’s economic master plan, adding the Minister of State for Urban Development to improve coordination and execution.

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 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.

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.
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.

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.