India, Nov. 6 -- At a time when Mumbai is grappling with deteriorating air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the tender process for the third phase of its road concretisation project. The civic body plans to upgrade 311 km of roads across the city at an estimated cost of Rs.8,614.56 crore, even as work under the first two phases continues.

"The tenders were invited on Wednesday. The civic body plans to commence work in January 2027, with seven tenders proposed to cover roads in the island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs," said an official from BMC's roads department.

The third phase of the project will involve a series of road improvement works, including strengthening and upgrading existing r...