MMRDA Advances Metro Line 6 Construction with Major Steel Span Installation
87.7% civil work of Line 6 complete: MMRDA launched 169 tonne steel span over WR tracks
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully installed a 168.96-tonne steel span over Western Railway tracks at Jogeshwari station, marking a significant step towards the partial opening of Metro Line 6 in early 2027. The construction is now 87.7% complete, connecting Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli.
- 01MMRDA launched a 42-meter-long steel span over Western Railway tracks at Jogeshwari station.
- 02The installation is part of the 14.5 km Metro Line 6 in Mumbai.
- 03Construction is currently 87.7% complete.
- 04The project includes a double-decker flyover alongside the metro line.
- 05Work was conducted during limited night hours to ensure safety and minimize disruption.
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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has made significant progress on Metro Line 6, recently launching a 168.96-tonne steel span over the Western Railway tracks at Jogeshwari station. This span is a critical component of the 14.5 km elevated metro line that will connect Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli. The installation, completed during a 10-hour railway block, involved the use of two hydraulic cranes to lift the span into place amidst active train operations. Currently, the construction of Line 6 stands at 87.7% completion, with plans for a double-decker flyover to accompany the metro line. The project aims for a partial opening in early 2027, enhancing Mumbai's urban transit infrastructure.
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The completion of Metro Line 6 will significantly improve public transportation in Mumbai, reducing travel time and congestion.
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