Mumbai’s push to strengthen public transport infrastructure is set to take a significant step forward, with the metropolitan planning authority preparing to invite construction tenders for Metro Line 10 by mid-December. The 9.7-kilometre corridor, estimated to cost around ₹8,000 crore, is planned as a fully elevated link between Gaimukh in Thane and Shivaji Chowk in Mira Bhayandar. The line is expected to expand mass-transit access for densely populated suburban clusters and reduce the region’s growing road congestion.
Officials associated with the project confirmed that tendering activity has been scheduled after design evaluations and preliminary technical assessments were completed. According to planners, the corridor has been structured to serve a mix of residential, commercial, and peri-urban communities along Ghodbunder Road and adjoining pockets—areas that currently depend heavily on informal and private transport modes. By bridging these neighbourhoods to the wider metro grid, the line aims to offer a low-carbon mobility alternative and support more equitable access to employment centres across the metropolitan region. Metro Line 10 will feature five stations positioned at Gaimukh Reti Bandar, Chena Village, Varsava Village, Kashimira, and Miragaon. Each location has been chosen to maximise catchment potential and reduce first-mile travel distances for commuters. Technical teams noted that integrating the alignment with existing roads and hilly terrain remains a major engineering task. Parts of the route pass through forested areas and steep gradients, requiring clearances and precision in structural planning. An official said that the guiding priority has been to maintain a minimum road clearance of 6.5 metres while ensuring track safety across curved and elevated stretches.
The line will plug into the broader Mumbai Metro network through two key interchanges—at Gaimukh with Metro Line 4A and at Miragaon with Metro Line 9—allowing smoother transfers between Thane, Mira Bhayandar, and western suburban corridors. A maintenance depot is proposed at Mogharpada to support train operations, stabling, and daily upkeep. Transport experts believe this integration will enhance commuter reliability and reduce pressure on Ghodbunder Road, a corridor long burdened by chronic congestion and pollution. Once construction begins, the timeline for completion is projected at around three years, placing potential commissioning close to the end of the decade. Urban mobility analysts argue that the project is a step towards creating a more sustainable transport network for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, especially as suburban growth spreads outward and travel demand intensifies. They add that a well-connected metro system encourages reduced private vehicle use, supporting cleaner air and more inclusive movement across the city.
If implemented as planned, Metro Line 10 could play a pivotal role in shaping a transit-oriented development pattern in Thane and Mira Bhayandar—ensuring easier accessibility for diverse communities while contributing to a more climate-resilient metropolitan future.
MMRDA To Launch Metro Line 10 Tenders On December 15 For Rs 8000 Crore
