BMC seeks bids for Madh-Versova & Khar Subway Connectivity projects

04 Mar 2024 CW Team

In addition, tenders have been extended to solicit contractors for the design and construction of an elevated road to establish east-west connectivity over Khar subway in the west and Bandra terminus in Bandra east. The anticipated contract cost for this initiative is Rs 13 billion. The construction duration for both projects is around three years each. Specifically, the Madh-Versova bridge contract period is 36 months, and the Khar subway to Bandra connector is 42 months, both of which encompass monsoon months.

The proposed bridge between Madh Island and Versova aims to provide direct connectivity between these two locations. Currently, there is no existing road connectivity, necessitating people to rely on ferries. The civic body envisions a 600-meter cable-stayed bridge with a mandatory span of 300 meters over Versova creek.

Concerning the Khar subway to Bandra connector, Trivan Karnani, a lawyer and spokesperson for the social media handle @MNCDFBombay, a citizens welfare forum, stated that the planned road should facilitate an exit towards the Western Express Highway. He emphasized that only then would it contribute to reducing traffic at the subway, as the encroachments on the east side of the subway have created a chaotic traffic situation.

Pre-bid meetings for both projects are scheduled for March 13, with the tender deadline set for March 20.

In addition to the Madh-Versova bridge, the BMC has secured Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) clearances this year for the construction of two other projects in the western suburbs. One of these involves building a bridge at Marve road in Malad, with permission granted on January 5. The other project entails constructing a vehicular bridge behind Bhagat Singh Nagar across the Goregaon creek, receiving permission on January 5. Tenders for the construction of these two projects are yet to be issued.

The BMC has issued a tender, calling for contractors to undertake the design and construction of a bridge connecting Madh and Versova. Earlier this year, on January 17, the civic bridges department had obtained Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) clearances for the construction of this connector. The projected cost of this undertaking is estimated at Rs 18 billion. In addition, tenders have been extended to solicit contractors for the design and construction of an elevated road to establish east-west connectivity over Khar subway in the west and Bandra terminus in Bandra east. The anticipated contract cost for this initiative is Rs 13 billion. The construction duration for both projects is around three years each. Specifically, the Madh-Versova bridge contract period is 36 months, and the Khar subway to Bandra connector is 42 months, both of which encompass monsoon months. The proposed bridge between Madh Island and Versova aims to provide direct connectivity between these two locations. Currently, there is no existing road connectivity, necessitating people to rely on ferries. The civic body envisions a 600-meter cable-stayed bridge with a mandatory span of 300 meters over Versova creek. Concerning the Khar subway to Bandra connector, Trivan Karnani, a lawyer and spokesperson for the social media handle @MNCDFBombay, a citizens welfare forum, stated that the planned road should facilitate an exit towards the Western Express Highway. He emphasized that only then would it contribute to reducing traffic at the subway, as the encroachments on the east side of the subway have created a chaotic traffic situation. Pre-bid meetings for both projects are scheduled for March 13, with the tender deadline set for March 20. In addition to the Madh-Versova bridge, the BMC has secured Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) clearances this year for the construction of two other projects in the western suburbs. One of these involves building a bridge at Marve road in Malad, with permission granted on January 5. The other project entails constructing a vehicular bridge behind Bhagat Singh Nagar across the Goregaon creek, receiving permission on January 5. Tenders for the construction of these two projects are yet to be issued.

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

SNN Estates Expands North Bengaluru Housing Project

SNN Estates has announced an expansion of its SNN Estates Felicity residential project in North Bengaluru following strong buyer demand, with 75 per cent of the first-phase inventory sold within three days of launch.The developer will add 76 apartments in the new phase, taking the project's estimated revenue potential to around Rs 1,000 crore upon completion of Phase 2.Spread across 6.5 acres in Rachenahalli, near Manyata Tech Park, the project comprises 604 apartments in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK configurations. The development includes a 50,000-sq-ft clubhouse with amenities such as sports co..

Infrastructure Urban

07 Jul 2026

SCG Drives ASEAN Industrial Transformation Strategy

SCG is strengthening its focus on ASEAN as a key growth region by advancing industrial transformation, enhancing competitiveness and building resilient regional value chains. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCG, highlighted the need for industries to continuously develop capabilities, strengthen resilience and deepen regional cooperation to achieve sustainable long-term growth.SCG views ASEAN as an important growth engine alongside China, supported by favourable demographics, trade connectivity and investment flows. With ASEAN’s GDP projected to grow by around 4.7..

Products

07 Jul 2026

EUROBOND Expands NABL Accreditation to 51 Testing Parameters

EUROBOND, the flagship brand of Euro Panel Products, has expanded the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation of its in-house laboratory from 16 to 51 mechanical and chemical testing parameters, making it the only Indian aluminium composite panel (ACP) manufacturer with accreditation covering such an extensive testing scope.The expanded accreditation enables the company to independently test coils, coatings, cores, aluminium composite panels (ACP) and metal composite panels (MCP) in accordance with international standards, including IS, ASTM, ..