Maharashtra Clears Phase 1 of Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor Project

Author: Ajjay Bhagyakar | Published By: Griha Realty Source: X.com (The INI Official)

Source: X.com (The INI Official)

MUMBAI — In a major push for regional connectivity and infrastructure growth, the Maharashtra government has approved the first phase of the ambitious Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor (VAMC) project, a transformative transport link set to reshape travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The Indian Express+1 Maharashtra Clears Phase 1 of Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor Project

The corridor — envisioned as a high-capacity expressway stretching roughly 126 km — aims to dramatically reduce travel time between Virar in the north and Alibaug in the south, integrating key economic and logistics hubs including JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust), the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu). Housing+1

Phase 1 Takes Off

The Cabinet’s approval green-lights the 96.4 km Phase 1 segment from Navghar (Virar) to Balavali (Pen), with land acquisition now set to begin immediately. Estimated at ₹37,013 crore, this crucial stretch is designed to significantly cut travel time and reduce congestion on existing arterial roads. The Times of India

To attract private investment and de-risk public finances, the project will be developed on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model — a shift endorsed after rising construction bids prompted a strategic rethink. Construction World

What This Means for Connectivity

Once fully operational, the Virar–Alibaug corridor will:

• 🔹 Provide a high-speed alternative to existing routes across the MMR

• 🔹 Connect major industrial, port, and logistics zones

• 🔹 Support future expansions and urban growth along the western coast

• 🔹 Unlock new real estate and commercial development corridors

The broader corridor — planned in two phases — is expected to further enhance mobility, bolster economic activity, and integrate with other ongoing infrastructure projects in the region. Housing

A Game-Changer for the MMR ( Maharashtra Clears Phase 1 of Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor Project )

Officials describe the corridor as a “game-changer,” with the potential to halve travel times and offer far-reaching benefits for commuters, businesses, and communities. With work anticipated to commence soon, this landmark infrastructure move boosts Maharashtra’s vision of creating seamless connectivity across its urban and peri-urban landscapes.

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