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A hoarding on the road divider at Pokhran Road No. 2 collapsed due to strong winds along with incessant rains ,causing traffic disuption. This event, along with other infrastructure failures mentioned in broader Mumbai news, points to the challenges faced by the city during monsoon seasonon.
The Thane Municipal Corporation has released the Draft Revised Development Plan (DRDP) 2026-2046, presenting a comprehensive blueprint for the city's growth over the next two decades. The plan emphasizes a greener, denser, and transit-integrated urban landscape, allocating significant land for green spaces and recreational areas
Real estate developer Ascenta has launched a film showcasing the enhanced connectivity to emerging Mumbai 3.0 corridor. The film highlights infrastructure developments like Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and Navi Mumbai Airport. These projects are expected to drive demand for second homes and long-term investments across this region
The Thane Municipal Corporation's (TMC) budget for 2026-27, totaling INR 6,221 crore, focuses on easing traffic congestion and improving water supply. Key infrastructure projects include the Anand Nagar-Saket elevated road, internal metro lines, and the Thane-Borivali tunnel.
Industry experts predict that Thane's real estate market will see a significant surge in property values and improved connectivity in 2026 due to ongoing infrastructure projects like the Mumbai Metro, Thane-Borivali Tunnel, and expressways.
Housing sales in Thane are projected to decline by 28% during July-September, with an estimated 14,877 units sold compared to 20,620 units in the same period last year, according to PropEquity. This decrease is part of an overall 4% decline in housing sales across the top 9 cities in India.
The Supreme Court has set a February 2026 deadline for holding elections to five major corporations in Maharashtra, including Thane, warning against seeking further extensions. The order comes as a wake-up call for urban governance across India, where civic elections are overdue in more than 61 per cent of urban local bodies. The elections have been stalled since 2022 due to litigation over reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
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