MMRDA

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Some real estate developers are sponsoring the return of guest workers and also facilitating their quarantine as per guidelines. (PTI Photo)

Employers bring back guest workers to cities

Maharashtra has undertaken initiatives to invite locals to participate in the infra projects undertaken by the government

19 Jul 2020 2:18 PM

Birds affected by Metro 4 to be relocated

The MMRDA has also proposed to replant around 400 trees affected by the metro 4 along the 10km stretch between Teen Hath Naka and Kasarvadavali.

08 Jan 2020 2:23 AM

A three-member committee has suggested some changes in the two prototypes, designed by sculptor Ram Suthar, for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial.

2 prototypes ready for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial

The MMRDA had started the construction work last year. The memorial of Dr Ambedkar will be a 350 feet bronze statue.

06 Dec 2019 3:36 AM

BKC-Chunabhatti flyover will help commuters reach BKC, Western Express Highway in 30 minutes.

BKC-Chunabhatti flyover to be opened for public

The 1.6 km long and 17 metre wide Bandra-Kurla Complex connector (BKC) is a four-lane flyover.

09 Nov 2019 1:54 AM

Farmers, miffed over the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train coming to the Palghar-Dahanu belt, will field Samir Vartak, an environmental activist spearheading the protest against the bullet train, as an independent candidate from the Vasai-Virar Vidhan Sabha constituency. (Photo: NHSRCL website)

Mumbai: Man against bullet train to fight polls

The issue of lack of proper local train services to the distant western suburban areas will also be highlighted.

29 Sep 2019 4:14 AM

Bandra Footover bridge connecting court and BKC.

Bandra FOB will re-open for pedestrians by December 31

Between 2008 and 2015, MMRDA handed over 23 skywalks to the BMC.

14 Sep 2019 2:22 AM

'We have decided to take up 28,000 sqft of land in the Wadala area to build the casting yard for the metro line 6,' an MMRDA official said. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai Metro dumps Aarey land, chooses Wadala for new casting yard

Fadnavis govt had made an application to ministry for exclusion and had already handed over 33 hectares of Aarey land for the car depot.

10 Sep 2019 12:24 PM

With the Mithi River overflowing every monsoon, the claims of officials of the Mithi River Development and Protection Authority (MRDPA) of having completed 98 per cent of Mithi River’s development, as per the master plan, has fallen flat. Officials now claim that the master plan is outdated and an updated study on the river is required.

‘Mithi must be studied again’

The MRDPA has not held a single meeting with BMC and MMRDA in the last 9 years. Since its formation in 2005, the MRDPA has held only six meetings.

06 Sep 2019 3:57 AM

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to purchase 21 more rakes for the metro 2-A, 2-B and 7 corridors in light of the network’s extension while an order for 63 rakes has already been placed. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

MMRDA launches STAMP for crowd management

With the new order, the BEML will be manufacturing 84 rakes for the Mumbai Metro.

01 Aug 2019 1:45 AM

The state Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the building of three metro corridors — lines 10, 11 and 12 — worth Rs 19,080 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Government clears 3 new metro lines MMR

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had prepared the detailed project reports (DPR) of the new metro lines.

24 Jul 2019 6:06 AM

MMRDA has decided to carry out a drone survey of monorail routes to document how the project has provided a boost to development of nearby areas.

Drone survey of monorail routes: MMRDA

Monorail phase two started operations from March 2019. Phase one was inaugurated in 2014 at the hands of then chief minister Prithviraj Chavan.

21 Jul 2019 7:40 AM

The proposal was kept on hold, however, after the Supreme Court’s order that the car shed could be constructed at Aarey, the BMC republished the public notice.

Public hearing on axing of 2000 trees in Aarey today

Hundreds of citizen activists are expected to attend the hearing and revolt against the cutting of trees.

08 Jul 2019 3:59 AM

Notice issued to MMRDA over rising dengue cases

The Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the main vector that transmits the virus causing dengue and the same proliferates in stagnant water.

08 Jun 2019 2:20 AM

Transport expert Ashok Datar said, “A project like the Coastal Road will not help solve the problem of road traffic. The reduction of travel time due to such projects will lead to an increase in private vehicles’ use. Which will worsen the parking and environment issues of the city.”

Need to focus on revival of public transport: Experts

According to MMRDA, only Metro-3 will carry seven lakh passengers per day. Metro-3 will take 6.5 lakh vehicle off road.

06 Jun 2019 2:29 AM

MMRDA to appoint experts for Monorail safety measures

Along with this, the MMRDA is also purchasing 10 truckmounted boom lifts for the evacuation of passengers in case of emergency.

27 May 2019 4:49 AM

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to run three additional monorail rakes within three months.

Monorail to get three more rakes

Currently, four trains run on the second phase of the Mumbai Monorail i.e. from Wadala to Sant Gadge Maharaj (Mahalaxmi) station.

20 May 2019 5:59 AM

The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) has also written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) saying that due to construction work which involves digging of sites, water-logging may happen which could also lead to disruption of electricity supply.

Digging will lead to flooding, say activists

The MMRDA has clearly stated that it will not be held responsible if there is a problem over the power supply.

14 May 2019 4:21 AM

A file photo of construction work for the project.

Metro 4 corridor must go underground: Locals

The objective stated in the DPR is only to complete the Project on Reduction and Speedy Implementation.

14 May 2019 4:16 AM

A view of the river from Dharavi. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Mithi River desilting only half finished

The BMC’s stormwater department says that the work is going slow in the stretch that falls under the jurisdiction of MMRDA.

13 May 2019 3:14 AM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kirit Somaiya

Don’t hike Metro 1 fares, says Kirit Somaiya

Mr Somaiya has alleged that the Mumbai Metro One Project (MMOPL) has not fixed the fares according to the MoU.

12 May 2019 5:43 AM

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