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Mumbai To Get 3.9-Km Underground Twin Tunnels Between Malad And Kandivali By 2027
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What Happened?
Mumbai's Coastal Road North project is progressing with two tunnel boring machines set to arrive by January 2027 for a 3.9-km twin tunnel connecting Malad and Kandivali. Tunneling work is expected to start by May 2027.
Key points
- Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will arrive in Mumbai by January 2027.
- The 3.9-km twin tunnel will connect Mindspace in Malad with Charkop in Kandivali.
- Tunneling work is expected to begin by May 2027 after machine assembly.
- The project is part of the 22.93-km Mumbai Coastal Road North initiative.
- The BMC awarded the construction contract to Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd.
- The TBMs will have a diameter of 15.6 meters, making them among the largest in India.
Key insights
- The use of specialized tunnel boring machines is crucial due to challenging ground conditions.
- The project may alleviate traffic congestion in the western suburbs once completed.
- Successful tunneling could set a precedent for future infrastructure projects in Mumbai.
Why it matters
The project aims to improve north-south connectivity in Mumbai, benefiting commuters in the western suburbs.
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Mumbai· CityMalad· LocationKandivali· LocationBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation· OrganizationMegha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd· CompanyHerrenknecht· Company
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