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Rs 150 Million Cleared to Ease Traffic on Mumbai–Goa Route

To address growing traffic congestion on the Mumbai–Goa National Highway, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has approved the redevelopment of four alternate routes. This move comes ahead of the completion of the Indapur and Mangaon bypass roads, with Rs 150 million sanctioned for the immediate upgrades.The four alternative stretches identified for redevelopment are:Morba Road to Mumbai–Goa HighwaySainagar Canal Bridge to Uttekhol Canal VillageNizampur Canal Road to Bhadav Road (within Mangaon Nagar Panchayat)Indapur Canal Road to Wigavli Phata Road on the highwayThe directive wa..

Versova-Bandra Sea Link Set for Completion by July 2027

The Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) is expected to be operational by July 2027, with 25 per cent of the construction work already completed. The Rs 181.2 billion infrastructure project—up from its original estimate of Rs 113.32 billion—is steadily advancing despite the complexities of marine engineering.According to Rajesh Patil, Joint Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the initial foundation and pier work is progressing rapidly. While work in the sea will pause during the monsoon, land-based construction, including connectors, will continue thr..

New Bridge Near Lohapul to Ease Rail Traffic in Nagpur

Construction of a new railway bridge adjacent to the historic Lohapul bridge in Nagpur is currently underway to support the expanding third and fourth rail lines between Nagpur and Wardha. The Rs 30 million project is being executed by CS Construction India Pvt. Ltd. under the supervision of Central Railway’s construction department.To facilitate the work, the existing Lohapul bridge—which links East and West Nagpur—has been temporarily closed to traffic. The initial phase includes the shifting of underground utilities and installation of a new drainage system. Foundation work, including..