Metro Line Three Reopens B-Five Gate At Vidhan Bhavan Station

01 Apr 2026 CW Team

Restoration of the gate is expected to ease commuter movement and improve station accessibility by reducing pressure on other access points. Transport managers indicated that reopening would streamline passenger flow during peak hours and mitigate congestion that developed at alternate entries and exits. Regular users and daily commuters will find shorter walking distances to nearby offices and institutions and peak time staff deployment will be reviewed to support smoother entry and exit.

The development follows earlier improvements at the station, where Line three operatives had activated a lift facility at the A-two gate to serve both entry and exit. The lift enhancement was intended to assist senior citizens, differently-abled passengers and those carrying luggage, thereby making the station more inclusive. The A-two exit provides direct access to Manora, Navin Amadar Niwas and the YB Chavan Centre, locations that regularly draw footfall, and maintenance teams will continue to inspect the lift to ensure reliable operation.

The Vidhan Bhavan metro station occupies a strategic position connecting commuters to the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, Mittal Towers, the State Bank of India headquarters, Sachivalay Gymkhana, Cooperage Football Ground and Free Press House. Officials noted that restored access and accessibility upgrades form part of broader efforts to manage crowds near civic and administrative landmarks. Commuter patterns will be monitored to assess whether further operational adjustments are required.

Metro Line three officials have reopened the B-Five entry and exit gate at the Vidhan Bhavan metro station following the conclusion of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly budget session. The gate had been closed from February 23 at the direction of the Mumbai Police as a precautionary security measure while several senior political leaders and ministers were in the vicinity. Authorities restored public access after the session ended and commuter information channels and station signage were updated to reflect the change. Restoration of the gate is expected to ease commuter movement and improve station accessibility by reducing pressure on other access points. Transport managers indicated that reopening would streamline passenger flow during peak hours and mitigate congestion that developed at alternate entries and exits. Regular users and daily commuters will find shorter walking distances to nearby offices and institutions and peak time staff deployment will be reviewed to support smoother entry and exit. The development follows earlier improvements at the station, where Line three operatives had activated a lift facility at the A-two gate to serve both entry and exit. The lift enhancement was intended to assist senior citizens, differently-abled passengers and those carrying luggage, thereby making the station more inclusive. The A-two exit provides direct access to Manora, Navin Amadar Niwas and the YB Chavan Centre, locations that regularly draw footfall, and maintenance teams will continue to inspect the lift to ensure reliable operation. The Vidhan Bhavan metro station occupies a strategic position connecting commuters to the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, Mittal Towers, the State Bank of India headquarters, Sachivalay Gymkhana, Cooperage Football Ground and Free Press House. Officials noted that restored access and accessibility upgrades form part of broader efforts to manage crowds near civic and administrative landmarks. Commuter patterns will be monitored to assess whether further operational adjustments are required.

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