BMC Issues 1,293 Crore Tender for Nahur–Airoli Flyover Under Goregaon–Mulund Link Road Project

Mumbai, December 15:

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved ahead with the final phase of the ambitious Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project by floating a ₹1,293 crore tender for the construction of a new flyover connecting Nahur and Airoli. The proposed infrastructure is expected to significantly ease congestion along the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) and improve east–west connectivity across Mumbai.

The planned flyover, measuring approximately 1.33 kilometres in length, will form a critical link between Mumbai and Thane while also providing smoother access toward Airoli and South Mumbai. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce travel bottlenecks at one of the city’s busiest junctions.

Signal-Free Connectivity at a Key Junction

According to civic officials, the flyover will be constructed above the existing Airoli flyover, enabling signal-free movement in multiple directions. The upgraded junction will allow seamless traffic flow toward Nahur, Airoli, Thane, and South Mumbai, reducing waiting times and improving overall traffic efficiency on the Eastern Express Highway.

The project is designed to handle high traffic volumes while minimising disruptions to existing road users during construction. Civic authorities said careful planning will be required, given the strategic importance of the location and the heavy daily traffic load.

Cable-Stayed Bridge and Phased Construction

As part of the flyover design, a cable-stayed bridge will be constructed above the existing Airoli structure. The construction work will be executed in two phases to ensure continuity of traffic movement and systematic development.

The first phase involves building the 1.33 km flyover that will connect Nahur Road Over Bridge (ROB) to Airoli. The Nahur ROB itself is currently under construction as part of the broader GMLR project and will serve as the starting point of the new elevated corridor.

In the second phase, the BMC plans to introduce a major cloverleaf interchange, a first-of-its-kind design for Mumbai. This phase will include grade-level bypasses and four directional loops facilitating traffic movement between Thane, Nahur, Airoli, and Mumbai without traffic signals.

Part of a Larger Connectivity Plan

The Goregaon–Mulund Link Road is one of Mumbai’s most significant infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening east–west connectivity. Stretching 12.2 kilometres, the corridor will link the Western Express Highway at Goregaon with the Eastern Express Highway at Mulund.

Once fully operational, the GMLR is expected to cut travel time between the western and eastern suburbs from around 75 minutes to just 25 minutes, offering substantial relief to commuters. The overall project cost is estimated at approximately ₹14,000 crore.

Progress Across Project Phases

Several components of the GMLR are already under development. One of the key elements includes a 1.2 km flyover near Dindoshi Court, which will lead into twin tunnels passing beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. These tunnels are expected to be completed by 2026.

Phase two of the project focuses on widening existing roads in Goregaon East and Mulund West, along with the creation of new interchanges to improve traffic distribution. Phase three includes the construction of twin tunnels, each measuring around 4.7 km, along with a box tunnel in the Film City area using tunnel boring machines.

The newly announced Nahur–Airoli flyover and cloverleaf interchange fall under the fourth and final phase of the project.

Expected Impact

Urban planners believe the completion of the GMLR, along with the Nahur–Airoli flyover, will transform commuting patterns across Mumbai by easing congestion on key arterial roads and improving connectivity between residential, commercial, and industrial hubs.

The BMC said the project represents a long-term investment in Mumbai’s transport infrastructure, aimed at supporting the city’s growing population and economic activity while reducing travel time and traffic stress for daily commuters.