Maharashtra's Mega Connectivity Leap: Linking Cities and Enhancing Commute

Maharashtra government approved significant infrastructure projects including a 25-km elevated corridor linking Thane and Navi Mumbai airport, and Metro Line 11 from Wadala to Gateway of India. Plans aim to enhance connectivity across Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. New train coaches, ring roads, and urban developments were also sanctioned.

The Maharashtra government has taken a substantial leap in enhancing connectivity across the state with the approval of several key infrastructure projects. A 25-kilometer elevated corridor will directly connect Thane with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, promising high-speed transit for commuters and businesses.

Presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure sanctioned the ambitious Metro Line 11. This 16-km fully underground metro from Wadala depot to Gateway of India will be financially backed by Japan's JICA. The line is set to transform urban travel with state-of-the-art amenities and generate revenue through a joint commercial project with BEST.

To further modernize public transit, phases 3 and 3A of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project will introduce 268 air-conditioned local train coaches with automatic doors. Additional railway lines will bolster the Pune-Lonavala corridor, supporting economic and residential growth. New developments in Nagpur and Pune aim to ease traffic and support urban expansion.

(With inputs from agencies.)