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'Missing Link' misgivings

Out of the blue, the Anutin government has made an abrupt policy U-turn by announcing it will abandon the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

Ministry pushes Chumphon-Ranong rail

The Transport Ministry has pushed for the Chumphon-Ranong double-track railway project, describing the 110-kilometre route as a missing link needed to connect Thailand's rail network with an Andaman Sea port.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Axing Land Bridge 'the right move'

Opposition parties have welcomed the government's decision to abandon the Land Bridge megaproject in favour of a scaled-down "Missing Link" transport strategy, saying the new approach is more economically viable and better aligned with existing infrastructure.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

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NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar alleges govt protecting Missing Link contractors as "they fund ruling parties"

Addressing a press conference, Pawar claimed there was a "politician-contractor nexus" behind the government's defence of the Missing Link project despite concerns raised after recent landslides near the project site.

The Economic Times · Jul 11

NCP's Amol Mitkari objects to CM Fadnavis omitting Ajit Pawar's name in Missing Link credit

NCP MLC Amol Mitkari expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He noted the omission of Ajit Pawar's contribution to the Missing Link project. Fadnavis had credited himself and Eknath Shinde for the infrastructure initiative. Mitkari requested the project be named after the late Ajit Pawar. This action would honor…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, warns critics spreading 'lies'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project. He stated initial challenges are inevitable in major infrastructure works. Fadnavis accused critics of spreading falsehoods and warned against defaming Maharashtra. The project includes India's widest cable-stayed bridge and massive viaducts. He also discussed Mumbai's comprehensive Rs 13,000-crore…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Nine weeks in, Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link partially shut as heavy rain triggers landslide

A recent landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's new Missing Link corridor, inaugurated just nine weeks ago, has caused significant traffic disruption. Heavy overnight rainfall led to mud and rock flow onto the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway, forcing its complete closure. Commuters are advised to postpone travel between the cities as both the…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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'Inframan' missing: Opposition targets Maharashtra government over infrastructure woes in heavy rains

Opposition legislators in Mumbai protested against the Maharashtra government's alleged failure to protect citizens during heavy rains, highlighting crumbling infrastructure. They decried the "disappearance" of "Inframan" and the paralysis of Mumbai. Meanwhile, MP Supriya Sule questioned the safety and cost of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project, which has been…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

After Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, potholes emerge on Rs 6,695-crore Pune-Mumbai Expressway just 2 months after inauguration

Just two months after its inauguration, the Pune-Mumbai Expressway's Missing Link is showing signs of wear, with pothole-like patches appearing after early monsoon rains. This has sparked criticism from commuters and prompted the MSRDC to order immediate repairs. Officials cite bonding issues and vehicle fluid leaks as potential causes, while…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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