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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Green zone in Thane may be deleted for Metro 4 car depot
MUMBAI: The state urban development department (UDD) plans to delete a green zone at Mogharpada in Thane, and change its use, to clear the way for a metro car shed to be built for Line 4. The 32-km-long metro corridor, one of the longest metro lines in Mumbai, will connect Wadala in Mumbai with Kasarvadavli in Thane. An elevated corridor with 32 stations, it is 80% complete. A notification issued on March 20 proposes to change the use of the 176-hectare (435 acres) plot from a green zone, which prohibits construction, to a metro car depot. Surplus land will be used by the Mumbai Metropolitan Development Authority (MMRDA) for residential/commercial purposes. The UDD has sought the mandatory suggestions and objections from the public, after which a final notification will be issued. Located near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and the arterial Ghodbunder Road in Thane, the land in question is owned by the state but has traditionally been used for cultivation by 167 lessees. The government is still working on a compensation package that is amenable to the lessees. The car shed in question was to be built in Owale in Thane but was shifted to Mogharpada in the wake of the massive protests that erupted when the Metro 3 yard was built in the Aarey forest a few years ago. Since a large number of trees would have had to be axed in Owale, and only a few in Mogharpada, the site was moved. Work on Metro 4 began without a car depot site. The line was to be operational in 2024 but the new deadline is 2026. Line 4 will provide interconnectivity with the Eastern Express Highway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, ongoing Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and Line 8 (Wadala to General Post Office). In the north, Metro 4 will be extended from Kasarvadavli to Gaimukh and will be called Line 4A. In the south, it will be extended from Wadala to General Post Office in South Mumbai, and will be called Metro 11. The Mogharpada car shed will service all these metro lines.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Metro 4 depot stalled over payout, CM orders eviction
Mumbai: The state govt is preparing to forcibly evict individuals "obstructing" the construction of Metro 4's car depot at Mogharpada in Thane. Physical possession of the land is still pending despite its official handover to MMRDA. "We've accepted most of the demands of the project-affected persons (PAPs), including those related to floor space index and road widening. But a handful of PAPs are holding the entire project to ransom, delaying benefits for thousands of commuters," said a senior MMRDA along Ghodbunder Road on the western fringe of Thane city, the depot site was chosen for its strategic connectivity to Metro 4 (Wadala-Kasarvadavli), as well as future extensions to Gaimukh, Mira Road and the proposed Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan corridor. The project faced opposition from 167 locals who claimed to have cultivated the govt land for decades. They argued that acquisition without fair compensation would leave them without a livelihood. To break the deadlock, govt proposed a compensation model similar to Cidco's in Navi Mumbai: landowners were offered 22.5% of developed land and non-owners 12.5%. "Although land was handed over on paper, physical possession is still pending, which is why work hasn't started," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuenca: Descubre cómo Amazon CFD puede ayudarte a invertir como un pro Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo With resistance continuing and fresh demands emerging, CM Devendra Fadnavis has directed the district collector to initiate eviction proceedings against those stalling the project. MMRDA has already floated tenders for depot construction, with a joint venture of SEW Infrastructure and Vishwa Samudra Engineering emerging as the lowest bidder at Rs 906 crore. The proposed facility will include 64 stabling lines (32 for current use and the remaining as future provision), 10 inspection bays, workshop lines, an operations control centre, an administrative building, maintenance facilities, staff quarters and an auxiliary substation. Meanwhile, to avoid further delays in train trials, MMRDA is exploring a temporary solution by acquiring a smaller parcel to build a pit line for primary maintenance. However, this interim fix —if cleared by the safety commissioner—will limit train frequency, as the pit line can service only a few rakes at a time. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
19-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Bhayanderpada Flyover Is Now Open For Public, Mumbai-Thane Travel Time To Reduce By 25 Mins
Last Updated: The newly opened Bhayanderpada Flyover in Thane is a four-lane structure designed to significantly reduce travel time between Thane and Mumbai by 15–25 minutes. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde officially inaugurated the Bhayanderpada Flyover, a significant traffic project in Thane recently. It is anticipated that the new four-lane flyover will cut the travel time between Thane and Mumbai by 15 to 25 minutes, with the goal of alleviating traffic on the congested Ghodbunder highway. Shinde described the flyover as a significant milestone for the region, as per The Times of India. He stated that it will not only help everyday commuters in Thane but also improve communication between the northern suburbs of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi, Vasai-Virar, Nashik and even Gujarat. The Bhayanderpada Flyover is part of an innovative three-tier integrated traffic system: 'This is the first such model in the Thane region," Shinde said as quoted by The Free Press Journal. The event was also attended by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) senior officials. Direct Metro Access & Smarter Traffic Flow Once the Metro is operational, commuters will be able to access stations directly from the flyover corridor. The design also ensures a smart separation of traffic: Thane city traffic uses a slip road without signal stops Outbound traffic uses the elevated flyover and underpass 'This flyover will accelerate traffic flow not just within Thane but across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including access to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port," Shinde added. Shinde added that other upgrades to the infrastructure were in progress. He reportedly said that the integration of the Metro 4 and 4A lines, which link Wadala, Kasarvadavli, and Gaimukh, with the Dahisar Metro line is imminent. Soon, land would be acquired for the connection in collaboration with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The opening of the flyover will separate outbound traffic from Thane city traffic, enabling the former to use the elevated corridor and underpass while the latter can use the slip road and skip the signal. This will not only reduce congestion and fuel consumption but will also significantly increase travel efficiency. 'The flyover will not only increase traffic speed but also stimulate economic and industrial movement for the Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR)," Sanjay Mukherjee, MMRDA commissioner, told TOI. First Published:
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
G'bunder h'way widening may hit Metro stn landings, bus stops
Thane: The fate of several public infrastructure facilities along Thane's Ghodbunder Road — including two (FoBs), 28 Metro station landings, and new decorative bus shelters — hangs in the balance as the ongoing highway widening project threatens to dismantle them.A TOI spot survey between Bhayanderpada and Kapurbawdi found that the landings for Metro 4 stations at Bhayanderpada, Owala, and Panchamrut are nearing completion and are positioned on medians, which are set to be removed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The remaining landings are yet to be built. Ironically, both the Metro and project are being executed by , raising questions about planning and traffic police expressed concern over the conflicting designs, as both the existing Manpada and Tatwagyan Vidyapeeth FoBs also land on medians, which may require them to be extended or relocated. Newly built theme-based pedestrian and bus shelters along the median on the highway could also be may be recalled that the Metro 4 planning and execution started in 2017, while the extension of the Ghodbunder highway was proposed in 2023 during the tenure of CM Eknath Shinde, and works started last year. An MMRDA statement confirmed that 28 of the 30 Metro entry/exit structures on Ghodbunder highway were designed to land on the median between the main road and service lanes. A response on what will happen to these structures once the medians are removed was still awaited."Either these structures will be razed, or pedestrians will have to dangerously cross the highway to access them — both outcomes waste taxpayer money," a resident pointed out. Thane traffic police admitted that pedestrian access could be affected, but said they have not been briefed on any corrective minister and Owala-Majiwada MLA Pratap Sarnaik said he has raised the issue with MMRDA. "I will ensure the FoBs at Tatwagyan and Manpada are extended to reach the footpaths. Future FoBs will land at the highway's outer edges. The Metro bridge landing points will also need to be looked into," he added. Earlier, TOI had reported how Metro 4 construction threatened five FoBs between Modella Check Naka and Manpada. The MMRDA preserved them at the time — whether that will happen again remains to be The fate of several public infrastructure facilities along Thane's Ghodbunder Road — including two foot overbridges (FoBs), 28 Metro station landings, and new decorative bus shelters — hangs in the balance as the ongoing highway widening project threatens to dismantle them.A TOI spot survey between Bhayanderpada and Kapurbawdi found that the landings for Metro 4 stations at Bhayanderpada, Owala, and Panchamrut are nearing completion and are positioned on medians, which are set to be removed. The remaining landings are yet to be built. Ironically, both the Metro and Ghodbunder highway widening project are being executed by MMRDA, raising questions about planning and traffic police expressed concern over the conflicting designs, as both the existing Manpada and Tatwagyan Vidyapeeth FoBs also land on medians, which may require them to be extended or relocated. Newly built theme-based pedestrian and bus shelters along the median on the highway could also be may be recalled that the Metro 4 planning and execution started in 2017, while the extension of the Ghodbunder highway was proposed in 2023 during the tenure of CM Eknath Shinde, and works started last year. An MMRDA statement confirmed that 28 of the 30 Metro entry/exit structures on Ghodbunder highway were designed to land on the median between the main road and service lanes. A response on what will happen to these structures once the medians are removed was still awaited."Either these structures will be razed, or pedestrians will have to dangerously cross the highway to access them — both outcomes waste taxpayer money," a resident pointed out. Thane traffic police admitted that pedestrian access could be affected, but said they have not been briefed on any corrective minister and Owala-Majiwada MLA Pratap Sarnaik said he has raised the issue with MMRDA. "I will ensure the FoBs at Tatwagyan and Manpada are extended to reach the footpaths. Future FoBs will land at the highway's outer edges. The Metro bridge landing points will also need to be looked into," he added. Earlier, TOI had reported how Metro 4 construction threatened five FoBs between Modella Check Naka and Manpada. The MMRDA preserved them at the time — whether that will happen again remains to be seen.
