@Sunil,
The main objectives of the project is to prepare a traffic dispersal model for potential movability and connectivity, develop North-South road links in the suburbs including a Mass Rapid Transit connectivity, provide bus terminal / bus depots and to create facilities for passengers, make strong East-West connectivity in the suburbs, remove level crossing in Mumbai, provide efficient and fast public transport corridors, Facilitate safe and convenient movement for pedestrians, provide high capacity uninterrupted road connection to both the Airports etc.

Puneet Laskar,

27th February 2015

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You are right puneet.
Common people as well as the work people have to face a lot of difficulties during the office hours. At the same time they have made a master plan of the proposed projects under MUIP includes: Skywalks for the Eastern and Western Suburbs and the Island City, Vehicular and Pedestrian Subways, Elevated Roads, ROBs, Improvements and provision of DP roads etc.

Sunil Sharma, Noida

26th February 2015

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Hi,
Mumbai is a financial capital of India, is recognized in the World as commercial and industrial hub. However, the lack of world class infrastructure facilities, growing population and the never ending traffic congestion is hampering city's progress and affecting local life. With a view to improve transportation and communication, the Government of Maharashtra and Railway Ministry – with the financial assistance from World Bank – undertook the Mumbai Urban Transport Project.

Puneet Laskar,

26th February 2015

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Hi Puneet,
You are right. The thrust of this project was to improve suburban railway system. However, considering the present day infrastructure facilities and the future needs it was also necessary to introduce a project that would complement road network.

Sunil Sharma, Noida

26th February 2015

Hi all,
The construction for the ambitious project of 32.5 Km long Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ underground metro corridor is likely to commence from January 2015. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) plans to issue detailed tenders for Metro-3 by July 2014 and award the contract to the successful bidder by October 2014.

Kamal Shekhawat, Ahmedabad

26th February 2015

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Well Santosh,
Another project which is going to change the connectivity in MMR is the proposed multi-modal Virar-Alibaug corridor and will incorporate metro lines, lane for vehicular traffic, dedicated bus lanes, cycling track and pedestrian walkways. Similarly the proposed Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will provide connectivity to Mumbai with Navi Mumbai.

Ravindra Singh,

27th January 2015

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And not last but the least, The Rs. 400 crore project offers seamless and signal-freeconnectivity from Western Express Highway to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The 2.2 kms long road has allowed motorists to cross the distance of 4-5 kms from the highway to CSIA in 5 mins instead of the 40-45 mins it took earlier. The road has also eased traffic congestion on Western Express Highway, more importantly at the Andheri-Kurla road junction.

Santosh TR,

25th January 2015

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You are right Santosh. But you can not ignore the value of Santacruz Chembur Link Road. Indias first double-decker flyover undertaken under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) of MMRDA, has provided much-needed East-West connectivity in Mumbai. Starting from Vakola Junction on Western Express Highway and extending up to Amar Mahal Junction near the Eastern Express Highway, the 6.45 km 6-lane road was thrown open to commuters last year.

Ravindra Singh,

23rd January 2015

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The 8.93-km-long line between Wadala and Chembur inaugurated last year ended the citys 88-year wait for a new mode of public transport. The planned roll out of Phase II of Monorail will help in improving connectivity of this area with Lower Parel, the other emerging CBD of Mumbai. With the advent of mono rail connectivity, residential real estate prices in the Harbour regions of Mumbai have witnessed appreciation.

Santosh TR,

23rd January 2015

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The Mumbai Eastern Freeway is a 16.8 km- long highway designed especially for high-speed vehicular traffic constructed between Fort in South Mumbai and Eastern Express Highway in Ghatkopar. The Eastern Freeway is a signal-free stretch of land and has cut down travel time between Shivaji Chowk in Chembur and Mumbai CST by 25-30 minutes.

Ravindra Singh,

23rd January 2015

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The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Rail:- The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporations 11 km operational Line-I of Phase-I, connecting Versova in the Western Suburbs to Ghatkopar in the Eastern Suburbs, passes through one of the most important commercial and residential hubs of Mumbai. MMRCs Phase-I stretch has further extended the citys EastWest connectivity bringing down travel time by almost 75%.

Santosh TR,

23rd January 2015

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The economics of transportation infrastructure have always had a positive impact on real estate values most especially in Mumbai. The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro rail, Eastern Freeway, Mono rail, Santacruz-Chembur Link Road and Sahar Elevated Access Road have changed the way Mumbai commutes and propelled real estate development in neighboring areas.

Ravindra Singh,

23rd January 2015

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