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Mumbai Trees Face Axe for GMLR Project
23 Oct
Summary
- 1,524 trees are affected by the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project.
- BMC proposes felling 695 trees and transplanting 666 trees.
- The project's twin tunnels under Sanjay Gandhi National Park progressed 183 metres.
The Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is facing scrutiny as 1,524 trees are slated for impact. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed felling 695 trees and transplanting an additional 666, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups like the Watchdog Foundation. Officials state that most affected trees are subabul, and the notice was issued under the Maharashtra Tree Act.
Environmentalists argue that sacrificing hundreds of trees will harm biodiversity, air quality, and urban temperatures, impacting Mumbai's overall livability. Despite these concerns, progress on the GMLR continues, with the twin tunnels beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park having advanced 183 meters. The project aims to provide a crucial east-west link, reducing travel time and easing pressure on existing routes, with a completion target of February 2029.
