Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BMC Floats ₹45-Crore Tender for Regal Junction Beautification
The BMC in Mumbai has announced a big project to make the Regal Junction area more beautiful and tourist-friendly.
They plan to spend ₹45 crore to build a new plaza, an open-air art museum, and improve the traffic signals.
They will also make the area more green by planting new trees and shrubs.
The project aims to make the area safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians and visitors.
Some people are excited about the new improvements, while others are worried about the changes to the traffic and the historic feel of the area.
BMC floated a ₹45 crore tender for the beautification of Regal Junction in South Mumbai.
The project includes a one-acre plaza and Mumbai's first open-air art museum.
Traffic signals will be reduced from 27 to 9, with one-way traffic from Regal to the Gateway of India.
Infrastructure upgrades include realignment of medians, installation of heritage-style lamp posts, and landscaping.
The project is part of the overall pedestrianisation plan for Kala Ghoda, Gateway of India, and Regal Junction.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Floated a tender for the beautification of Regal Junction
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Regal Cinema junction, Colaba, South Mumbai
- Why
- To attract tourists and improve infrastructure in South Mumbai
Pro-Development
Preservationists
Traffic Changes
Pro-Development
Supports traffic realignment for better flow and modern infrastructure.
Preservationists
Concerns about increased congestion and loss of historic charm.
Pedestrianisation
Pro-Development
Advocates for pedestrian-friendly zones to boost tourism and safety.
Preservationists
Worries about reduced accessibility for vehicles and potential business impact.
- Project Cost
- ₹45 crore
- Location
- Regal Cinema junction, Colaba, South Mumbai
- Key Features
- Plaza, open-air art museum, traffic signal reduction, infrastructure upgrades
- Traffic Signals
- Reduced from 27 to 9
- Project Phases
- Part of the overall pedestrianisation plan for Kala Ghoda, Gateway of India, and Regal Junction