Kurla, Mumbai

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed a new skywalk connecting Kurla railway station to the upcoming pod taxi terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). This 200-meter skywalk aims to ease travel for thousands of office-goers commuting to BKC daily.

The Mumbai Traffic Police have issued an advisory for commuters due to the Global FinTech Fest 2025 at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from October 7 to 9, 2025. Heavy traffic congestion is expected in and around BKC.The event is expected to have a large number of attendees, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) has submitted redevelopment plans for slum areas in Jogeshwari, Chembur, and Kurla. These projects will be executed under Regulation 33(10) of the DCPR 2034, with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) handling surveys and relocation, and Mhada managing redevelopment and financing.

Redevelopment projects are driving Mumbai's housing growth, with Adani Group leading initiatives in Goregaon (West) and the Dharavi slum redevelopment. The Maharashtra government has approved the utilization of 255 acres of salt pan land for housing slum rehabilitation project-affected people.

The Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025, aims to provide high-quality housing for all income levels, with key highlights including a simplified regulatory framework, boosted rental housing supply, and enhanced slum rehabilitation efforts. The policy will mobilize investments worth ₹70,000 crore and construct 35 lakh houses by 2030.

The BMC is planning a 4.2 km flyover on LBS Marg from Kurla West (Kalpana Talkies) to Ghatkopar west to ease traffic congestion at major junctions like Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road, Ghatkopar station road, and Sant Narsi Mehta Road. This project aims to reduce congestion at junctions such as Shreyas junction, Sarvodaya Hospital BMC yard.

The Maharashtra government has introduced the Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025, with an expected investment of ₹70,000 crore, focusing on slum rehabilitation, affordable housing with a target to construct 35 lakh houses in the next five years. The policy aims to create a land bank for residential use by 2026 and includes measures to revive stalled real estate and slum redevelopment projects.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have flagged off trial runs for Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line, which aims to improve connectivity between Wadala and Kasarvadavali in Thane. Trial runs were conducted on a 10-kilometer stretch from Cadbury Junction to Kasarvadavali and a 4.4-km priority section between Gaimukh and Vijay Garden. Phase 1 of the Thane-Wadala route is expected to open in stages by December 2025 and April 2026, with four stations ready by December 2025. The entire Metro Line 4 and 4A corridor will span 58 kilometers and is designed to operate eight-coach trains, benefiting an estimated 21 lakh commuters daily and reducing travel time by 50-75%.

Mumbai's housing market is increasingly relying on society redevelopments, with over 44,000 new apartments expected in the next 3-4 years. These projects, valued at Rs 1.3 lakh crore, will primarily target the luxury segments. Since 2020, 910 housing societies have signed redevelopment agreements, unlocking nearly 327 acres of land.

The Maharashtra government plans to introduce a new policy to grant occupation certificates (OCs) to over 25,000 buildings in Mumbai's suburbs that have been operating without formal certification. The policy aims to rectify technical or administrative lapses made during construction and will be implemented transparently through an online system starting October 2. Housing societies are encouraged to apply for OCs, with no penalties for applications within the first six months, though premiums will be required for additional FSI usage.