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Thane Coastal Road-2 approved; 680 mangroves to be cut
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Authority has approved the original alignment for Thane Coastal Road-2, leading to the permanent loss of 680 mangrove trees.
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Authority (MCZA) has granted approval for the original alignment of the Thane Coastal Road-2 project. This decision marks a significant step in the infrastructure development along the Thane coast.
However, the approval comes with an environmental cost. According to the sanctioned plan, 680 mangrove trees will face permanent loss to make way for the road construction. The mangroves are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.
The project aims to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the Thane region. The authority's nod to the original route indicates that alternative alignments with lower environmental impact were not selected.
This development highlights the ongoing balance between urban infrastructure needs and environmental conservation in Maharashtra's coastal zones.
However, the approval comes with an environmental cost. According to the sanctioned plan, 680 mangrove trees will face permanent loss to make way for the road construction. The mangroves are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity.
The project aims to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the Thane region. The authority's nod to the original route indicates that alternative alignments with lower environmental impact were not selected.
This development highlights the ongoing balance between urban infrastructure needs and environmental conservation in Maharashtra's coastal zones.