The Maharashtra government has imposed strict deadlines to expedite ten major infrastructure projects across the state, signalling a renewed push for efficiency and timely execution in Mumbai, Pune, and other urban centres. During a high-level review at Sahyadri Guest House, the Chief Minister directed departments and contractors to adopt advanced technology and round-the-clock work schedules to ensure delivery within set timelines.
Among the most critical projects under review are the Mumbai Metro Line 2B between D.N. Nagar and Mandale and the Swami Samarth Nagar–Vikhroli Metro Line. Both corridors have been given completion deadlines of March 2027 and December 2026 respectively. In Pune, the Maan–Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 is expected to be completed by March 2026 under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). The Chief Minister also reviewed large-scale housing redevelopment initiatives, including the BDD Chawl projects in Worli, Naigaon, and N.M. Joshi Marg. These long-delayed projects, deemed socially critical for urban renewal, are now scheduled for phased completion between May 2029 and June 2031. Officials emphasised that timely delivery of these projects would not only improve housing conditions for thousands of families but also help optimise land use in the city’s core areas.
Road and tunnel projects have also been given fixed delivery targets. The Shivdi–Worli Connector, Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel, Uttan–Vasai Sea Link, and Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Tunnel are to be completed through continuous construction shifts to maintain momentum. The Airoli–Katainaka Freeway, aimed at cutting travel time by nearly 20 minutes, and the Vadpe–Thane Road, linking the Samruddhi Mahamarg, have both been scheduled for completion by March 2026. Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) were instructed to deploy precision engineering tools and real-time project monitoring systems to prevent cost overruns. Expressing concern over the Bandra–Versova Sea Link’s slow progress, the Chief Minister urged the use of cutting-edge marine construction technologies to meet new targets.
The Versova–Dahisar–Bhayandar Coastal Road, recently cleared for coastal land use by the central government, is also being prioritised for completion by December 2028. Urban planners have highlighted that these accelerated timelines could significantly reshape connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), improving linkages between sea, metro, and road networks while easing surface traffic congestion. Experts say the government’s time-bound approach marks a shift towards outcome-driven governance in infrastructure delivery. If executed efficiently, the integrated network of metro lines, tunnels, and highways could not only improve urban mobility but also support Maharashtra’s goal of building resilient, low-emission, and inclusive cities.
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