MMRDA to Build Elevated Road on Eastern Express Highway

21 Feb 2025 CW Team

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced the construction of an 8.24-km elevated road along the Eastern Express Highway, connecting Anand Nagar to Saket in Thane. The six-lane corridor, with three lanes in each direction, aims to decongest traffic by providing an alternative route for vehicles bypassing Thane.

"The elevated road will commence from Anand Nagar, within Mumbai’s limits, and extend up to the Kharegaon Toll Naka. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 21.88 billion and is expected to be completed in 48 months, including a 24-month defect liability period," a senior MMRDA official said.

A tree survey is underway to assess the environmental impact, though most of the project does not require clearance. However, a 120-meter-long section of the Kalwa Bridge needs approval, with the process currently in progress.

Once completed, the elevated road is expected to significantly ease congestion in Thane by diverting through-traffic, improving local movement, reducing travel time, and enhancing road safety. Authorities remain confident in balancing urban mobility needs with environmental concerns.

Infrastructure Energy

17 Dec 2025

Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..

Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate

EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world�..

GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur

GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..