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Mumbai’s 6.72-Km Airoli-Katai Naka Project To Begin Soon, To Reduce Travel Time By Half

The work on the third and final phase of the Airoli-Katai Naka project is expected to begin this month.

by Tashika Tyagi
Mumbai’s 6.72-Km Airoli-Katai Naka Project To Begin Soon, To Reduce Travel Time By Half

The work on the last phase of the much-anticipated Airoli-Katai Naka project in Mumbai is expected to begin this month. As per reports, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to appoint a contractor for the construction of the 6.72-kilometre elevated corridor between Shil and Katai this month. This project will provide people with a direct route between Navi Mumbai and the Kalyan-Dombivli region and reduce travel time to just 30 minutes. Read on to know more about this.

Work On The Last Phase Of The Airoli-Katai Naka Project To Begin Soon

Good news, Mumbaikars! The work on the final phase of the Airoli-Katai Naka project will begin this month. As per The Times of India report, MMRDA is expected to appoint a contractor for the final phase of the project and work will begin soon. The final phase of the project will have a 6.72km elevated corridor between Shil and Katai.

The corridor will be built parallel to the Diva-Panvel rail line and is expected to be completed by 2027. The first two phases of the project are expected to be completed by the end of 2024. This massive project will create a direct route between Navi Mumbai and the Kalyan-Dombivli region. Currently, commuters have to take a detour through Mahape or Thane to reach these areas. Once completed, the project will reduce the distance between these areas to 7 km and streamline the travel between these areas significantly!

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How This Freeway Will Improve Connectivity In The City?

The Airoli-Katai Naka project will be a boon for Mumbai! The project has been developed keeping in mind the growing population in areas around Kalyan like Dombivli, Vithalwadi, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, and Badlapur. It will improve regional connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion in the Mumbai Metropolitan region. Furthermore, the freeway will cut travel time by up to 30 minutes between the two places.

As per The Times of India report, the project will feature two tunnels and an elevated road. Each twin tunnel will, reportedly, be 1.69km long and will have three lanes along with emergency lanes. Furthermore, the Thane-Belapur Road to National Highway 4 section will be 3.43 km long. Whereas, the Airoli Bridge to Thane-Belapur Road will be 2.57 km long.

Are you excited to drive on the Airoli-Katai Naka freeway soon? Let us know in the comments!

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