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BMC Demolishes 33 Versova Structures for Coastal Road North Project

A court challenge now threatens the project timetable.

Overview

  • The BMC removed 33 structures in Versova that blocked the Coastal Road North link, including 3 homes and 29 shops.
  • Free Press Journal quoted officials saying they issued notices and followed due process.
  • Mid-day, citing PTI, reported that a court hearing is scheduled in an owner's challenge to the demolition.
  • The civic body has proposed taking down 12 more buildings under MHADA, which will require coordination before any eviction.
  • The 20-km Versova–Dahisar Link Road costs Rs 16,621 crore and targets December 2028 to cut travel times and ease pressure on the Western Express Highway and S.V. Road.