Maharashtra Government Unveils Major Infrastructure Plans to Alleviate Traffic on Ghodbunder Road
Metro-10, Road Widening, Pod Taxis: Here's How Govt Plans To Unclog Thane's Ghodbunder Road
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The Maharashtra government is initiating significant infrastructure projects to ease traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road in the Thane–Mira Bhayandar region. Key developments include the fast-tracking of Metro-10, road widening, and the introduction of pod taxis, with construction expected to commence shortly and a completion target set for 2029.
- 01Metro-10 will create a 9.7-km elevated corridor to enhance connectivity.
- 02The road widening project will double Ghodbunder Road's width from 30 meters to 60 meters.
- 03Total estimated cost for Metro-10 is ₹8,553 crore (approximately $1.03 billion USD).
- 04Pod taxi systems are planned under a public-private partnership model.
- 05Temporary suspension of licenses for app-based taxi services due to illegal operations.
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The Maharashtra government is set to undertake a significant overhaul of the Thane–Mira Bhayandar corridor to address chronic traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road. The Metro-10 project, a 9.7-km elevated corridor connecting Gaimukh (Retibunder) to Ghodbunder, is moving to tender next week, with construction expected to begin within three to four months and a completion target set for 2029. This project, estimated to cost ₹8,553 crore (approximately $1.03 billion USD), aims to provide a faster commuting option for residents of Thane, Mira Road, Bhayandar, and Ghodbunder. In addition, the government plans to widen Ghodbunder Road from 30 meters to 60 meters, effectively doubling its capacity, with a budget of around ₹1,200 crore (approximately $145 million USD) and a completion deadline before the monsoon. Furthermore, pod taxi services are being explored under a public-private partnership model, with project reports anticipated in six months. However, app-based taxi services like Ola and Uber face temporary license suspensions due to illegal bike taxi operations, and auto-rickshaw drivers must now demonstrate basic Marathi language skills.
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These infrastructure projects are expected to significantly reduce commute times for thousands of residents and improve overall traffic flow in the Thane–Mira Bhayandar area.
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