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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Masterplan proposes 5-min access to essential amenities
Mumbai: The Dharavi Redevelopment plan proposes easy access to essential public amenities such as education, healthcare, retail markets and open spaces within 5, 10 and 15-minute walking distances. Today a slum spread over 2.5 sq kms, the masterplan proposes that more than 80% of Dharavi will be within 5 minutes from a transit station, that more than 80% neighbourhoods will be within 5 minutes of a public open space, that more than 70% neighbourhoods will be within a five-minute walk to social amenities. In a presentation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, Dharavi Redevelopment Project CEO and chairman of Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd S V R Srinivas put forth a blueprint for a multi-modal transit hub with Metro Lines 3 and 11 passing through the area with strengthened pedestrian and vehicular connections from Dharavi to surrounding neighbourhoods. Five new transit points are to be created connecting T K Marg to the arterial 90-feet road by an underpass; a new road is to be developed connecting to S B Marg; the Dharavi Depot road will connect to Chunabhatti-BKC Link road; another connector will come up along the Western Railway line to Mahim Sion flyover; an underpass below the Harbour line near Mahim will connect to S B Marg; and another underpass to Sion. A plan to redevelop Mahim and Sion railway stations with concourse levels plus bus bays and taxi parking points was also presented. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CFD: Invertir $100 con IA podría devolverte un segundo salario Digital Group Prueba ahora Undo At Level one, it will bisect with Metro Line 11 extension and Metro Line 8 at Level 2. Dharavi will also have its own museum to showcase its history, art and culture besides a working women's hostel, arbitration centre, convention and cultural centre, and medicity with wellness areas. According to Dharavi's 2016 Development Plan, there are 26 schools here which are run in temporary slum structures; only the Kamraj school in sector 3 is in a legal structure. "Students are crammed in small rooms with inadequate space and no playground facilities," states the report. The master plan proposes primary as well as secondary schools along with a community hall and library. A multi-speciality hospital will soon co-exist with an existing branch of the civic-run Sion hospital. —Clara Lewis
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dharavi to be a major Metro interchange with 2nd station
Mumbai: Dharavi, already part of the Metro network via the under-construction Metro Line 3 (Colaba-BKC-Aarey), may soon see the addition of a second Metro station. As part of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), plans are being drawn up to extend Metro Line 11 (Wadala-CSMT) into Dharavi, setting the stage for a significant Metro interchange that could enhance east-west and north-south connectivity across Mumbai. The extension to Dharavi will have two stations, including one at Sion. Sources said Metro Line 11 is likely to be extended westward from Wadala to connect with the existing Metro Line 3 station in Dharavi. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), which is executing the Metro 3 project, has also been appointed to construct Metro Line 11, running from Wadala to Hutatma Chowk via Byculla. The project, estimated to cost Rs 16,000 crore, is currently in the planning phase. "For years, Dharavi has lacked proper connectivity. A Metro hub here means better access to jobs, colleges, and hospitals across the city," said Fatima Khan, a long-time Dharavi resident. As a Metro interchange hub, Dharavi will serve as a central mobility hub for the city. "There is a proposal to build a Dharavi Central Metro station, which could become the main interchange point for commuters from all directions," said a source involved with the project. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 허리 아플 때마다 파스만 붙이셨다면? 하루 3번, 붙이기만 해도 시원해집니다! pt 더 알아보기 Undo "The station is being designed as a multi-level structure that connects the city's north-south and east-west corridors." The interchange will allow commuters from the eastern suburbs to switch to Metro Line 3, enabling smooth access to BKC and the airport without relying on road transport, the source said, adding that this will drastically cut travel time and ease congestion on road corridors. "If this interchange comes up, I can get from Sion to BKC or the airport without changing multiple modes. It's going to save so much time," said Ravindra Patil, an office-goer from Chunabhatti. Planners also aim to integrate feeder bus routes and infrastructure for walking and cycling to improve last-mile connectivity. "It's more than just a Metro station," the official added. "The goal is to build a future-ready mobility hub that brings Metro, rail, buses, and non-motorised transport under one roof." To support this, feeder routes are also being planned, connecting local neighbourhoods with Metro and train stations.
