Mumbai Metropolitan Region Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹22,611 Crore Approved
Infra panel clears Rs 22,611-crore tunnel, bridge & Metro projects in MMR
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The Infrastructure Committee of the Maharashtra state Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects totaling ₹22,611 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including a tunnel and elevated road linking Thane and Bhayandar, as well as extensions to the Navi Mumbai Metro network.
- 01The Gaimukh-Fountain Hotel tunnel and Fountain Hotel-Bhayandar elevated corridor are set to cost ₹17,036 crore.
- 02Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1A and Line 2 extensions will cost ₹5,575 crore, creating a 28-km corridor.
- 03The tunnel will utilize Tunnel Boring Machine technology and aims for completion in five years.
- 04The elevated road will enable vehicle speeds of up to 100 km/h, alleviating congestion on Ghodbunder Road.
- 05The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority will act as the special planning authority for the project area.
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The Maharashtra state Cabinet’s Infrastructure Committee has approved infrastructure projects worth ₹22,611 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Key projects include a 5.86-km tunnel and a 9.58-km elevated road connecting Thane and Bhayandar, with a budget of ₹17,036 crore. The tunnel will be built using Tunnel Boring Machine technology and aims to reduce congestion on Ghodbunder Road, improving connectivity to Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Nashik, Panvel, and National Highway 48. The elevated road will allow vehicle speeds of up to 100 km/h and is expected to alleviate traffic, particularly for heavy vehicles. Additionally, ₹5,575 crore has been allocated for extending the Navi Mumbai Metro network, which will create a continuous 28-km corridor from Sagar Sangam to Navi Mumbai International Airport, serving around 12 lakh passengers daily. The project will be executed under a public-private partnership model, with viability gap funding from the central and state governments. The approvals come amidst new norms aimed at preventing delays and cost overruns in major infrastructure projects across Maharashtra.
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The new infrastructure projects are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, benefiting commuters and reducing congestion on existing roads.
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