Thane to South Mumbai in 30 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work on Major Elevated Freeway Extension

Sources: Free Press Journal

Thane to South Mumbai in 30 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work on Major Elevated Freeway Extension. The Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension — a 13.9 km, fully elevated six-lane corridor — is now under construction, promising to drastically cut travel time between Thane and South Mumbai to just 25–30 minutes. Free Press Journal+2The Indian Express+2

What the Project Involves

• The new corridor will connect Anand Nagar, Thane to Chheda Nagar, Ghatkopar. Along the route, it will pass through major junctions including Mulund, Airoli, the JVLR (Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road), Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Mankhurd and Ghatkopar. The Indian Express+2Projects Today+2

• The structure will feature a single-pile, single-pier design — a first for an elevated road in the region — with robust engineering involving 2.5-metre diameter monopiles, 40-metre spans and a 25-metre wide superstructure to accommodate six lanes. The Indian Express+2MMRDA+2

• Entry and exit ramps are planned near Mulund Check Naka, Airoli Junction, and Vikhroli Junction. A three-lane toll plaza (per direction) will be constructed near Navghar Flyover. The Indian Express+2The Indian Express+2

  
  

A Green, Future-Focused Corridor

During planning, the route between Vikhroli and Ghatkopar was realigned to save 127 Pink Trumpet trees. As compensation, MMRDA has committed to planting 4,175 new trees — underlining the project’s attempt to balance urban growth with ecological sensitivity. Free Press Journal+2Projects Today+2

Why It Matters: Faster Commute, Less Congestion, Better Connectivity

• Once operational, this elevated freeway is expected to ease pressure on the heavily congested Eastern Express Highway (EEH) — which currently carries lakhs of commuters daily. NDTV Profit+2Mumbai Live+2

• The highway will offer a signal-free, high-speed corridor — improving travel reliability and making commutes between Thane and South Mumbai faster, smoother and more predictable. The Indian Express+2The Indian Express+2

• The elevated route will also integrate with other infrastructure: at Thane’s end, it merges with the existing Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road, creating a continuous high-speed link — and offering onward access to the larger Samruddhi Expressway. The Indian Express+2MMRDA+2

• For the wider metropolitan region, the corridor is expected to boost connectivity, reduce travel stress, cut vehicular emissions (by reducing idling time) — and support smoother freight and passenger movement. NDTV Profit+1

Final Word ( Thane to South Mumbai in 30 Minutes: MMRDA Begins Work on Major Elevated Freeway Extension )

With groundwork underway, the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension marks a transformative step in Mumbai region’s infrastructure story. For daily commuters between Thane and South Mumbai, this could mean saving hours — turning what’s often a long, stressful drive into a quick, dependable 25–30 minute commute.

Such projects — when combined with well-planned execution and environmental care — have the potential to reshape how people live, travel and invest in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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About the writer: Ajjay Bhagyakar — Published by Griha Realty

Sources: Free Press Journal