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Soon, you will be able to reach south Mumbai from Thane in 25 minutes, as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced construction of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension.

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It will be a 13.9-km, fully elevated six-lane high-speed corridor that will reduce the travel time considerably. The extension will also ease daily traffic congestion on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) — one of Mumbai’s busiest arterial routes serving lakhs of commuters every day.

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The route

The corridor will run from Anand Nagar, Thane to Chheda Nagar, Ghatkopar, with key links at Mulund, Airoli, JVLR, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Mankhurd and Ghatkopar.
\n In Thane, the corridor will merge seamlessly with the Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road near the erstwhile Mulund Octroi Naka, forming a continuous high-speed route. It will also provide seamless onward connectivity to the Samruddhi Expressway.

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Soon: South Mumbai–Thane in just 25 minutes
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MMRDA has commenced construction of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a 13.9 km, fully elevated 6-lane high-speed corridor that will dramatically reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to 25–30 minutes, while easing… pic.twitter.com/9vL689iC7U
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— MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) December 1, 2025
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How it will help

Once completed, the project will significantly improve traffic flow, lower emissions, and offer a faster, more reliable and greener commute to lakhs of citizens, while boosting economic activity across the MMR.
\n As part of MMRDA’s commitment to sustainable development, and in consultation with experts and green activists, the Vikhroli-Ghatkopar stretch was realigned to save 127 Pink Trumpet trees. A total of 4,175 new trees will be planted as compensatory green cover

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The key highlights

Construction of 2.5 m diameter monopiles, robust piers, 40-m spans, and a 25-m single-segment superstructure
Single-pile, single-pier system — first-of-its-kind for an elevated road in MMR
Up-down ramps near Mulund Check Naka, Airoli Junction & Vikhroli Junction
3+3 lane elevated toll plaza near Navghar Flyover
Designed for uninterrupted, safe, high-speed movement

Status Update

Preliminary survey works completed
\n Test piles completed
\n Geotechnical investigation mostly done
\n Utility identification substantially completed
\n Working piles and pier casting in progress

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Thane To South Mumbai In 25 Minutes: A Look At Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension

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