Mumbai’s long-pending Metro Line 10 project is set to advance, with the metropolitan planning authority preparing to initiate the tender process by mid-December. The elevated corridor, designed to connect Gaimukh in Thane with Shivaji Chowk in Mira-Bhayander, is viewed as a crucial mobility link for the north-eastern belt of the region. Officials noted that the project’s movement comes after a detailed review meeting focused on expediting permissions and resolving technical complexities associated with the route.
The 9.2-kilometre line is expected to serve one of the region’s most congested commuting stretches, where residents depend heavily on Ghodbunder Road or circuitous detours to travel between Thane and Bhayander. Mobility experts emphasise that an efficient corridor here is essential not only for reducing traffic but also for shifting daily travel towards low-emission, mass transit modes—aligning with the broader objective of making Mumbai’s metropolitan region more climate resilient. However, Line 10 poses some of the toughest engineering challenges within the upcoming metro network. The alignment traverses forested areas and steep, hilly terrain, requiring precise adjustments to gradients and curves to maintain stability and commuter comfort. According to officials, sections of the hillside may need controlled cutting, which in turn demands careful environmental scrutiny. The authority aims to secure all applicable clearances before tendering construction packages in order to avoid delays encountered on older metro corridors.
Senior administrators from Thane and Mira-Bhayander municipal bodies attended the review meeting, where discussions centred on land access, hydrology studies, structural design, and ensuring adequate road clearance. The planning authority has also asked the Mira-Bhayander civic body to initiate land-related permissions early to keep the groundwork in motion. Technical teams are currently refining alignment details to maintain a minimum 6.5-metre clearance above existing roads, a requirement that often influences pier placement and station design. Public transport specialists say that Line 10 will significantly reshape commuting patterns once operational. At present, east–west connectivity in this stretch is fragmented, and dependent mostly on private vehicles. The new corridor is expected to reduce travel times, increase reliability, and eventually integrate with the wider metro grid linking central Mumbai, the western suburbs, and the extended Thane region. This shift, they believe, will support more sustainable urban growth by encouraging transit-oriented development, reducing emissions, and widening access to economic opportunities.
Early estimates suggest that construction will take about three years once physical work begins. While the final project cost is expected to be around ₹8,000 crore, analysts note that long-term social and environmental gains—from reduced traffic pollution to improved accessibility—are likely to outweigh the initial investment. As Mumbai continues to expand its metro network, planners view corridors such as Line 10 as vital to ensuring a more equitable and low-carbon mobility ecosystem for residents across the metropolitan region.
Mumbai Metro Line 10 Tender Begins By December 15 For Elevated Gaimukh–Shivaji Chowk Link
