Advantages & Considerations

Why choose Eastern Express Highway for Living?

An honest look at what residents love — and what to watch out for.

What's Great

The locality has good accessibility to many modes of transport like bus, train, auto, cab, taxi, etc.
Some good healthcare centers and medical stores are located in and around the locality
Several good schools are available near the locality
All basic amenities like many markets, grocery shops, restaurants, hotels, banks, and ATMs are available within walking distance
Several business parks and IT Parks are located around the locality

What's Concerning

No metro connectivity
Lack of street lights on some roads
Some roads have potholes
Power cuts happen sometimes
The locality faces water shortage issues

Recent & Future Developments

What's New in Eastern Express Highway, Thane

Live news feed — last updated 25 June 2026

25 Jun2026

Thane Municipal to Hire 601 Fire and Engineering Staff Amidst Fire Safety Overhaul

Thane Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saurabh Rao has announced a significant recruitment drive to fill 601 vacant positions in the Fire and Engineering Departments. This move is part of a broader overhaul of the city's fire safety infrastructure, which will also include city-wide fire safety audits and mandatory mock drills.

Source: Free Press Journal

01 Jun2026

BMC to Take Over 24 Major Flyovers and Road Structures from MSRDC for Faster Repairs

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to take over 24 major flyovers and several key road structures from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). This move aims to establish a single point of authority for maintenance, repairs, and pothole filling, promising faster response times.

Source: Lokmat Times, HT

05 May2026

MHADA Slashes Prices for Affordable Homes in Mumbai

MHADA has reduced prices by 7.5% for 1,221 affordable homes in Mumbai as part of its MHADA Lottery 2026. This price cut applies to units in Kanamwar Nagar and Vikhroli East. The reduction impacts nearly 46% of the total inventory, with prices for some units lowered from ₹1.45 crore to ₹1.34 crore.

Source: Hindustan Times

31 Dec2025

Thane Civic Body Plans Road Infrastructure Improvements

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has planned several major road infrastructure projects for 2025-26 to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity. Key projects include an 8.25-km elevated road on the Eastern Express Highway and a new underpass to connect Kopri, Wagle Estate, and Thane. These developments aim to create a smoother and more efficient transport network for commuters.

Source: The Indian Express

10 Dec2025

Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension Construction Begins for Improved Thane-Mumbai Connectivity

Construction has begun on the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a project by MMRDA designed to significantly reduce travel time between Thane and South Mumbai to 25-30 minutes. This elevated corridor aims to ease congestion on the Eastern Express Highway and improve regional connectivity, with environmental safeguards including compensatory tree plantation.

Source: Free Press Journal

03 Nov2025

Container Truck Accident Disrupts Traffic on Eastern Express Highway

A container truck accident near Jupiter Hospital on the Eastern Express Highway disrupted traffic for two hours, injuring the driver. The incident occurred on the Mumbai to Nashik lane around 7 am, affecting movement towards Ghodbunder and Nashik. Rabodi police and Thane traffic police officers, along with Hydra cranes, rescued the driver and traffic movement was restored after 2 hours.

Source: The Times of India, Mid-day & 1 others

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