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Thane-Bhayandar mega projects: Days after scrapping tenders, MMRDA seeks details of L&T’s ‘Rs 3,000 crore lower’ bid
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Thane-Bhayandar mega projects: Days after scrapping tenders, MMRDA seeks details of L&T’s ‘Rs 3,000 crore lower’ bid

Days after scrapping two tenders worth Rs 14,000 crore for the Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road projects in the “larger public interest”, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has asked Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd to provide detailed financial estimates which were part of its bid.This comes after L&T disclosed before the Supreme Court that its price bid was over Rs 3,000 crore lower than the lowest bidder declared by MMRDA. The L&T had claimed before the SC that compared to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) which was declared as the lowest bidder for both the projects, its price bid was almost Rs 2,521 crore less in case of the tunnel project, and Rs 609 crore less for the elevated road project. Story continues b...
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Expedite road infra projects across Maharashtra before monsoon: Shinde
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Expedite road infra projects across Maharashtra before monsoon: Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to expedite the execution of ongoing road infrastructure projects across the state, particularly completion of the key works on the Mumbai-Nashik highway before the onset of monsoon. Reviewing the status of various MSRDC-led infrastructure projects across the state in the presence of MSRDC Managing Director Anilkumar Gaikwad and other senior officials, Shinde said all these projects must be completed within the stipulated timeline. He also said that like CIDCO and MMRDA, MSRDC should also participate in slum redevelopment projects. Story continues below this ad After reviewing the Mumbai-Nashik highway, the Deputy Chief Minister instructed that the delayed works on t...
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CM Devendra Fadnavis flags off trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 9 from Dahisar to Kashigaon
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CM Devendra Fadnavis flags off trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 9 from Dahisar to Kashigaon

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Wednesday flagged off the trial run and technical inspection of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9 between Dahisar East and Kashigaon. This Red Line 9 corridor is a part of a larger initiative to connect Mira-Bhayander with the rest of Mumbai through efficient Metro connectivity. Along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis also inspected the newly built elevated road. Story continues below this ad The 13.5-kilometre Metro Line 9 is being constructed in two phases by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and the Phase 1 section covers four stations — Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon. “The technical testing of the Maha Mumbai Metro Line 9 was conducted today. This li...
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MSRDC to scrap Rs 26,300-crore contracts for Virar-Alibaug Corridor, fresh tenders likely under BOT model
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MSRDC to scrap Rs 26,300-crore contracts for Virar-Alibaug Corridor, fresh tenders likely under BOT model

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to scrap 11 construction contracts worth Rs 26,300 crore that were awarded by the Eknath Shinde government to seven civil engineering firms for constructing the first phase, totaling 96.47 km, of the ambitious 126-km Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor (VAMMC) project. While the earlier tenders were awarded under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model, the government is now contemplating floating fresh tenders to build the entire project under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor is a long-planned infrastructure project under consideration since 2011. It is a 8–14 lane access-controlled expressway that was originally supposed to be built by the Mumbai Metropolitan R...
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MMRDA triples its non-fare revenue to Rs 122 crore through strategic efforts
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MMRDA triples its non-fare revenue to Rs 122 crore through strategic efforts

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has almost tripled its non-fare box revenue (NFBR) – income generated from sources other than passenger fares – to Rs 122 crore in FY 2024-25 from Rs 42.5 crore the previous year. According to MMRDA, the 187 per cent hike indicates a healthy move towards developing a financially sustainable and commuter-centric metro rail system in Mumbai. The total operating revenue, comprising fare and non-fare revenue, increased from Rs 190 crore during FY 2023–24 to Rs 292 crore this fiscal, well above the Rs 200-crore target set at the start of the fiscal. The increase was mainly possible through licensing of optical fibre cables (Rs 61.72 crore), advertisements at stations (Rs 23.95 crore), advertisements on trains (Rs 7.47 crore), retail s...
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MMRDA begins trial run on Metro Line 2B
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MMRDA begins trial run on Metro Line 2B

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) began trial runs on the Mandale-Mankhurd stretch of Metro Line 2B on Wednesday, with the first test run conducted by running a train carrying MMRDA staff and workers to assess operational readiness. This first phase, which is part of the 5.39-kilometre Phase I, serves five stations–Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk and Diamond Garden. Even though the testing was conducted on Mandale-Diamond Garden section, the whole Yellow Line 2B is of 23.6-km from Mandale to DN Nagar in Andheri with 20 stations. Trials will help in evaluating the performance of systems like tracks, signalling and train operation prior to start of commercial services. They are used to test communication-based train control (CBTC), telecommunication infrastr...
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MMRDA allots land in BKC for MPCB’s new Green HQ ‘Paryavaran Bhawan’
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MMRDA allots land in BKC for MPCB’s new Green HQ ‘Paryavaran Bhawan’

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved the allotment of a 3,400 sq m plot in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for its new administrative headquarters — Paryavaran Bhawan. MPCB’s new facility is expected to enhance coordination within government departments and improve the implementation of environmental policies across Maharashtra. MMRDA has also provided scope for additional built-up area, as per the state government’s July 2024 notification. “MMRDA has always focused on responsible land management, and this allotment to MPCB aligns with our commitment to eco-friendly infrastructure. With MPCB’s new administrative building, environmental governance will be more efficient, fostering better coordination for pollu...
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