Kasarwadavli-Gaimukh Metro 4A Completion Delayed to April 2025
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Kasarwadavli-Gaimukh Metro 4A Completion Delayed to April 2025

The completion of the Kasarwadavli-Gaimukh Metro 4A corridor has been delayed to April 2025, surpassing the original deadline of March 2024, according to a reply from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to an RTI query. The delay has caused a cost escalation of Rs 630 million, raising the project’s total cost from Rs 4.4 billion to Rs 5.03 billion.

Mumbai-based activist Anil Galgali, who filed the RTI, expressed concerns over the prolonged construction timeline. “I have witnessed significant traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road due to the ongoing Metro 4A work. The delay has caused massive inconvenience to commuters,” said Galgali.

The project, initiated in September 2019, was expected to alleviate pressure on the state highway and serve as a vital commuting alternative. However, the timeline extension has disrupted plans. The contractor has been penalized Rs 2.2 million for the delay, but the MMRDA did not disclose the reasons behind the setbacks.

As traffic snarls persist and costs mount, commuters eagerly await the Metro 4A’s completion, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the region.

Your next big infra connection is waiting at RAHSTA 2025 – Asia’s Biggest Roads & Highways Expo, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Don’t miss out!

The completion of the Kasarwadavli-Gaimukh Metro 4A corridor has been delayed to April 2025, surpassing the original deadline of March 2024, according to a reply from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to an RTI query. The delay has caused a cost escalation of Rs 630 million, raising the project’s total cost from Rs 4.4 billion to Rs 5.03 billion. Mumbai-based activist Anil Galgali, who filed the RTI, expressed concerns over the prolonged construction timeline. “I have witnessed significant traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road due to the ongoing Metro 4A work. The delay has caused massive inconvenience to commuters,” said Galgali. The project, initiated in September 2019, was expected to alleviate pressure on the state highway and serve as a vital commuting alternative. However, the timeline extension has disrupted plans. The contractor has been penalized Rs 2.2 million for the delay, but the MMRDA did not disclose the reasons behind the setbacks. As traffic snarls persist and costs mount, commuters eagerly await the Metro 4A’s completion, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the region.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

RBI to Withdraw Rs 1.5 Trillion via 8-Day VRRR Auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an eight-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction to be held on Thursday, with the objective of withdrawing Rs 1.5 trillion from the banking system. This move comes amid a significant liquidity surplus, which stood at Rs 3.03 trillion as of Tuesday, according to the central bank’s latest data.VRRR operations are a key liquidity management tool used by the RBI to absorb excess cash from the financial system and align short-term interest rates with the policy repo rate. By conducting such auctions, the RBI aims to maintain monetary stability a..

Next Story
Building Material

India Must Curb Imports to Shield Aluminium Sector: ALEMAI

The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to revise import duties, review free trade agreements (FTAs), and implement policies that encourage domestic consumption in order to mitigate the impact of increased US tariffs on aluminium imports.Speaking at the curtain raiser event of ALUMEX India 2025, India’s first dedicated aluminium extrusion exhibition, ALEMAI President Jitendra Chopra stated that although the industry has an installed capacity of three million tonnes per annum, only 1.2 million tonnes are currently utilised. In contrast, imp..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Push Renewed for Ganjam Greenfield Airport Project

The long-standing demand for a Greenfield Airport in Ganjam district, Odisha, has regained momentum as local residents and leaders renew calls for swift action from both the state and central governments. Despite prolonged discussions over the years, a final decision on a suitable location is yet to be taken.The urgency intensified after the central government identified land for a greenfield airport just 30 km away, at Baruva in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In response, Odisha’s Transport Minister has urged authorities to establish a similar facility at Subani village, located close to the ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?