Mumbai Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel project: Authorities explore alternate site for technical building near Chowpatty

Updated On: 09 June, 2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

A high-power committee inspected sites near Girgaon Chowpatty to assess space for a technical building required for the Orange Gate-Marine Drive twin tunnel project. MMRDA has been asked to examine the feasibility of an alternative location near the Mafatlal Swimming Pool

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Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi direct the MMRDA to examine the feasibility of constructing the technical building at the existing basketball court near the Mafatlal Swimming Pool and submit a proposal to BMC. PIC/BMC

A high-power committee on Tuesday conducted a site inspection near Chowpatty to assess space requirements for a proposed technical building linked to the Orange Gate-Marine Drive twin tunnel project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Mumbai's eastern and southern regions.

During the inspection, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to examine the feasibility of constructing the technical building at the existing basketball court near the Mafatlal Swimming Pool and submit a proposal to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).