Overview

• CM Devendra Fadnavis directed the BMC to issue immediate notices modifying DP 2034 to facilitate land transfers and complete acquisition within 15 days
• All environmental and construction permissions for Phase 2 of the Versova–Bhayander road must be secured simultaneously to meet the December 2028 completion target
• Affected mangroves will be compensated through additional afforestation and advertising revenue along the coastal road is to be earmarked for its upkeep
• Metro Line 5 Phase 1 is 96% complete, with feasibility studies underway for extensions from Kalyan to Ulhasnagar and Chikhloli alongside a parallel flyover and road widening
• Authorities have been asked to explore deep tunnel and twin tunnel technologies for integrated construction of roads and metro corridors