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.

🏢 Developers Get Relief: 120–180 m Towers on Big Plots No Longer Need High-Rise Committee Approval

In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has allowed 120–180 m buildings on plots above 2,000 sq.m to skip High-Rise Committee clearance. Municipal Commissioner can now approve these projects directly — a move expected to speed up redevelopment and reduce delays in Mumbai’s real estate sector.