On July 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest and largest urban tunnel project, the Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel, developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This Rs. 16,600 crore project will reduce travel time between Thane and Borivali from over an hour to just 12 minutes, cutting the travel distance by 12 km. This initiative is part of broader infrastructure projects worth Rs. 29,000 crore aimed at enhancing connectivity in Mumbai.
The tunnel, which includes a 10.25 km bored section with cross passages every 300 meters, will use India’s largest tunnel-boring machine. MMRDA assures that its construction will not harm the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and will help reduce noise and air pollution.
Established in 1975, MMRDA is responsible for planning and overseeing development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It initiated the development of the Bandra-Kurla complex and the Mumbai Metro, among other significant infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project and the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link.
During the launch, PM Modi highlighted the tunnel’s role in enhancing connectivity in Mumbai, complementing other significant projects like the Coastal Road and Atal Setu. This tunnel is expected to be a game-changer for commuters, significantly improving travel efficiency and environmental conditions in the region.
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