BMC kickstarts Mumbai Gateway project with clock towers and green precincts

The Dahisar entry point, where an octroi naka existed till 2017. File PIC/SATEJ SHINDE

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) kick-started its work for the Mumbai Gateway project, announced in the civic budget 2026, to construct tall clock towers and carry out beautification of the precinct at four entry points of the city - Dahisar, Vashi, Airoli, and Mulund. Work on the Airoli checkpoint will start first as a pilot project, to be used as a blueprint for work at all other checkpoints.

In a meeting convened by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde at the BMC headquarters on Wednesday, the administration was directed to finalise the blueprint of the beautification plan over the next 15 days. The project will be implemented through funds from Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) under the Corporate Social Responsibility model.

About the project

The BMC made the announcement of installing clock towers at Mumbai's entry points as part of the civic Budget 2025-26, which was presented on February 25 to the newly-formed civic standing committee. The project aims to mark the entry points into Mumbai with grand signage as a tribute to the spirit and identity of the city.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde

What is planned

>> Grand entrance
>> Clock tower
>> Beautification of precinct

Civic body's aim

>> To reflect Mumbai's rich heritage, aesthetic excellence and architectural character
>> To enhance tourism
>> To monetise project, located at former toll booths of Mumbai that became defunct after the introduction of GST
>> To integrate area development and beautification with the gateway project
>> To enhance green cover with horticulture projects at the site

Project timeline
Blueprint will be ready in 15 days

Project funding
Work will be undertaken through a PPP model