Mumbai Advances Major Infrastructure Projects Amid Environmental Clearance Processes
Mumbai is advancing several infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and urban transport. The BMC has begun environmental clearance for the 2,395-crore Madh-Versova Bridge, which will reduce travel time significantly across Versova Creek. The MCZMA approved design changes for the Marine Drive tunnel, including lane reconfiguration and recommended a seaside promenade expansion. Meanwhile, the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project, set for environmental clearance, will impact over 5,000 mangroves and pass through the Sanjay Gandhi National Park eco-sensitive zone, raising environmental concerns amid urban development needs.