Mumbai’s Major Ring Road Transformation Unveiled

26 Sep 2024 CW Team

The ring road project will span 90.18 kilometers, enhancing connectivity from the Gujarat border near Vadodara to Alibaug. The initiative aims to improve East-West connectivity, a longstanding challenge for residents, and is expected to ease travel times across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Key Features of the Ring Roads

First Ring Road: Connects Nariman Point to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, passing through the Eastern Freeway and Sewri-Worli Connector.
Second Ring Road: Links Nariman Point to Santacruz and Chembur via the Coastal Road and Eastern Freeway.
Third Ring Road: Runs from Nariman Point to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and extends to Powai-Kanjurmarg, merging with the Eastern Freeway.
Fourth Ring Road: Loops from Nariman Point to the Versova-Bandra Sea Link, connecting through Thane.
Fifth Ring Road: Connects Nariman Point to the Versova-Dahisar Link Road, extending to Thane and Bhayander.
Sixth Outer Ring Road: Links Mumbai to the Alibaug-Virar Corridor through Thane.
Seventh Outer Ring Road: Connects Nariman Point with the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, facilitating commercial freight movement.

The ring road network will significantly boost Mumbai’s economy, with the city’s GDP projected to rise from $140 billion to $300 billion by 2030, according to a report by Niti Aayog. MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee emphasized that the goal is to cut travel time to under an hour. This extensive development promises to be a catalyst for economic growth, offering faster commutes and improved logistics.

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