Changing City: From 40 minutes to 10 – Metro 13 project set to redraw Mumbai’s northern suburbs
A new metro line, Metro Line 13, is set to transform commuting in Mumbai's northern suburbs, reducing travel time by up to 50%. This 25-kilometer corridor, approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet, will link Bhayandar to Virar. The project also includes a 4.92-kilometer integrated road-and-Metro bridge across Vasai Creek, cutting the road journey between Bhayandar and Vasai from around 40 minutes to about 10 minutes.
The bridge will ease congestion for road commuters, offering a reliable alternative to the currently congested suburban rail route. The 16 stations on the metro line, ranging from Subhash Chandra Ground to Dongarpada, will include 21.78 kilometers of elevated tracks and 3.25 kilometers underground. The project, expected to cost Rs 17,724.99 crore, includes the new six-lane road bridge and is projected to carry 4.49 lakh passengers daily by 2031.
The MMRDA will begin construction with the Cabinet's approval and a five-year completion deadline in 2031.
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