Transforming Mumbai: MMRDA’s ₹58,000 Crore Ring Road Masterplan to Revolutionize Urban Connectivity
- vikas6985
- Oct 6, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 7, 2024
Why Ring Roads Are Needed
The bottomline is, this project involving multiple ring roads is expected help doubling the GDP of India's financial capital MMR by 2030. MMRDA Ring Road is planned to start from Vadodara border in Gujarat connecting the region till Alibaug in the Konkan region, this transformative project aimed at reshaping Mumbai’s connectivity by 2029. It is crucial for alleviating city’s notorious traffic congestion and promoting sustainable urban development.
Key Facts and Figures
Stretch 1: Nariman Point → Coastal Road 6.7 km (completed) → Worli-Sewri Connector 4.5 km (under const.) → Eastern Freeway (completed) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point
Stretch 2: Nariman Point → Bandra-Worli Sea Link 5.6 km (completed) → WEH (completed) → SCLR 6.4 km (existing) → Eastern Freeway (completed) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point
Stretch 3: Nariman Point → Bandra-Worli Sea Link (completed) → WEH (completed) → JVLR (existing) → Kanjurmarg Junction → Eastern Freeway Extn. 12.96 km (under const.) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned)→ Nariman Point.
Stretch 4: Nariman Point → Bandra-Worli Sea Link (completed) → Versova-Bandra Sea Link (under const.) → Goregaon-Mulund Link Road 12.2 km (under const.)→ Eastern Freeway (completed) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point.
Stretch 5: Nariman Point → Bandra-Worli Sea Link (completed) → Versova-Dahisar Link Road 5 km (planned) → Bhayander → Gaimukh → Ghodbunder Tunnel (under const.) → Eastern Freeway Extn. 12.96 km (under const.) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point.
Stretch 6 (outer): Nariman Point → Versova-Bandra Sea Link (under const.) → Alibaug Virar Corridor → Eastern Express Highway (completed) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point.
Stretch 7 (outer): Nariman Point → Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway (under const.) → Alibaug Virar Multi-Modal Corridor (under const.) → Orange Gate 9.5 km Tunnel (planned) → Nariman Point.
Total Investment: ₹58,517 crore
Project Length: Over 90 kilometers
Completion Target: 2029
Key Components: Roads, bridges, and tunnels
Economic Impact: Potential to double Mumbai’s GDP by 2030
How It Came Into Being
The MMRDA has meticulously planned this project, building on the progress of the recently completed Mumbai Coastal Road. The masterplan includes multiple phases, with significant milestones such as the completion of the Mumbai Coastal Road and ongoing construction of the Sewri-Worli Connector. The project involves collaboration with various development authorities, including the BMC and MSRDC.
What to Change
To ensure the project’s success, it is vital to streamline the approval processes, enhance coordination among involved agencies, and secure additional funding if necessary. Public awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement should be prioritized to address any concerns and garner community support.
Key Takeaways
Mumbai being financial capital of country is getting its well deserved share of infra spending.
Reduced travel time is already catalysing enduser led space demand in distant growth corridors.
The project has clearly positioned urban development as key enabler of economic growth
Abbreviations
MMRDA: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
BMC: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
MSRDC: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation
SCLR: Santacruz-Chembur Link Road
JVLR: Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road
WEH: Western Express Highway
GDP: Gross Domestic Product
Key Terms Used
Connectivity: The state of being connected or interconnected, especially in terms of transportation infrastructure.
Infrastructure: The fundamental facilities and systems serving a city, including transportation and communication systems.
Urban Development: The development and improvement of urban areas through planning and construction.
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