Delhi Metro Expansion to Include Seven Corridors and 65 Stations
The Delhi Metro will get seven new corridors with 65 stations under a project valued at Rs 48,204 crore, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced. She described the investment as equal to Rs 482.04 billion (bn) and said it will materially expand the city's rapid transit footprint. The plan is intended to close gaps in the existing network and to extend services to underserved neighbourhoods. Officials portrayed the measure as central to broader urban mobility and sustainability objectives. Authorities said the corridors will deliver improved connectivity across residential and commercial areas an..
Kharegaon Creek Bridge Opens Strengthening Mumbai-Nashik Link
The Kharegaon Creek Bridge in Thane was opened for public use on Wednesday as part of the Majiwada-Vadape road widening project, improving the Mumbai-Nashik Highway corridor. The newly completed structure forms a vital link intended to ease a long-standing pinch point on a heavily travelled commuter route. Officials said the bridge will form part of broader efforts to upgrade connectivity in the region. The bridge spans 825 metres and provides a four-lane carriageway to accommodate modern traffic volumes. The previous, narrow creek structure forced bidirectional traffic onto a constrained pat..
MCD Grants Urban Status To 48 Villages In Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee has approved a proposal to grant urban status to 48 villages across the capital, a move aimed at managing the city’s expanding urban footprint. The decision was taken under Section 507(a) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and follows reporting by a national news agency. The clearance will allow the identified settlements to enter formal municipal frameworks. Once accorded urban status, the areas will become eligible for structured urban planning and upgraded municipal services including roads, drainage, sewerage networks..
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