Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai

CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Phase 2 of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) & the Chembur Metro Station under Metro Line 2B,The SCLR Phase 2 is expected to strengthen the road network between Mumbai's western and eastern suburbs, improving east-west connectivity.

BMC has announced completion targets for three significant infrastructure projects. The Vidyavihar east-west connector is slated to open by August 31, the first phase of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) by September, and the Mankhurd-Maharashtra Nagar flyover by May 31, 2027. These projects are expected to improve traffic flow and connectivity in their respective areas.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a plan to protect the city's footpath trees. This environmental initiative aims to safeguard Mumbai's green cover, which is crucial for urban ecology and improving air quality.

Mumbai is set to develop 27 underground parking facilities, one in each administrative ward, to alleviate the severe parking shortage. This project, backed by the BMC Budget 2026-27, will create parking beneath existing gardens and playgrounds, reducing roadside parking and traffic congestion.

CM announced that the Boisar railway station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is slated for completion by December 2027. The project, which includes a station at Virar, is expected to boost economic development in the Palghar district & with a proposed extension of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to this region,

Architect Samir D'Monte has warned that Mumbai's liberal redevelopment policies and increased Floor Space Index (FSI) could lead to overcrowding, traffic congestion, and excessive urban density. He projects that current planning regulations could significantly increase population and vehicle density in neighborhoods like Bandra (West).

The Mumbai Coastal Road, a significant infrastructure project, aims to connect South and Western Mumbai, reducing travel time from two hours to approximately 40 minutes. This 29.20-kilometer project, with an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crores, includes bridges, tunnels, and eight lanes to improve road connectivity.

MMRDA has presented a surplus budget of ₹48,072 crore, with 87% allocated to infrastructure projects, including roads, public transport, and urban development. A notable provision of ₹4,000 crore is earmarked for the development of Mumbai 3.0 New Town, aiming for planned urban expansion.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is close to completing the entire Santacruz–Chembur Link Road corridor with the finalization of the BKC–Vakola arm. This development will significantly improve traffic flow and reduce travel time between these Western & Eastern suburbs.