Uttan, Thane

The Maharashtra government has approved Phase I of the Uttan–Virar Sea Link, a project with a total length of 55.12 km, comprising a 24.35-km bridge and 30.77 km of connector roads, that will anchor a larger coastal corridor connecting South Mumbai to Vasai, Virar, and Vadhavan Port. This Rs 58,754 crore project, to be implemented by MMRDA, is expected to significantly reduce travel times.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to scrap its plan to construct a car depot for Metro Line 9 at Uttan-Dongri due to strong opposition from local residents concerned about environmental damage and the felling of approximately 12,000 trees. The authority will now utilize the existing Charkop car depot, which currently serves Metro lines 2A and 7.

An urban forest has been inaugurated in Uttan under the Miyawaki concept by the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC). This initiative aims to boost greenery and sustainability by planting 8,600 trees of 49 species. The project is part of a broader effort to combat air pollution and improve the city's green belt.

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).