{
  "id": 12175958,
  "title": "Mumbai Metro Expansion: CM Devendra Fadnavis Targets 70 Km Of Metro Corridors In 2027, Calls It Potential ‘Metro Year’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mumbai-metro-expansion-cm-devendra-fadnavis-targets-70-km-of-metro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:41:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-metro-expansion-cm-devendra-fadnavis-targets-70-km-of-metro-corridors-in-2027-calls-it-potential-metro-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set an ambitious target of completing at least 70 kilometers of metro corridors by 2027, describing the upcoming year as a \"potential Metro Year.\" During a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House, Fadnavis emphasized the need to expedite ongoing projects and expand coverage, stating that work on 36 kilometers of metro corridors expected by December 2026 should be accelerated and expanded to 50 kilometers. To ensure timely completion, Fadnavis directed agencies to mechanize at least 50 percent of infrastructure project work, address labor shortages through mechanization, and ensure the availability of skilled workers. He proposed a 12-hour road block on a Sunday to complete girder work near Juhu Circle on Metro Line 2B, with a decision on future road blocks to be made based on progress while minimizing citizen inconvenience. Fadnavis also instructed authorities to complete the Sewri-Worli elevated road connection by May 31, 2027, and implement a congestion-busting technology at Vakola Junction. He called for updated mapping of underground civic utilities and a system to make this information readily available during construction projects to reduce completion times. Fadnavis stressed the importance of safety measures at construction sites, suggesting a dedicated safety company and a low-cost business model. Lastly, he directed officials to expedite land acquisition and court-related procedures for Metro Line 6 between Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed authorities to accelerate ongoing metro and elevated road projects in Mumbai, with a target of completing at least 70 km of metro corridors in 2027, describing the coming year as a potential “Metro Year.” 2026 Target To Be Expanded Reviewing infrastructure projects at a meeting of the Chief Minister’s War Room at Sahyadri Guest House,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}