Mumbai News: The Maharashtra government is developing a network of waterway routes spanning nearly 200 nautical miles to connect the far-flung suburbs
of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with the newly opened Navi Mumbai International Airport and Nariman Point, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. He added that once operational, the network could serve 1.6 crore passengers and ease pressure on the city’s congested roads. Fadnavis highlighted that Thane city and district, along with Raigad, are emerging as major investment hubs in the region. To address traffic congestion in Thane, the CM said 475 km of metro corridors would be operational by 2030. These corridors will form a loop around Mumbai, linking suburbs with Thane, and strengthen public transport across the MMR. He added that all transport systems in the region would be integrated under a single operational platform. Key projects include the Aamne–Kasheli–Bhayander road and a proposed elevated corridor connecting Thane with the Navi Mumbai airport, reported The Times of India. Also Read: Navi Mumbai Water Cut: Why Residents May Face Low Water Supply This Morning Despite Pipeline Repairs Fadnavis also reaffirmed plans to upgrade the suburban railway system with air-conditioned coaches, while maintaining the current fare structure. Speaking about the bullet train project near Thane, he said a technology hub is planned around the station. On civic infrastructure, the CM said waste processing is gaining momentum, and cities such as Thane and Mumbai may eventually eliminate the need for dump yards. He also highlighted steps to tackle water scarcity in urban areas, with the construction of the Poshir and Shilar reservoirs aimed at meeting future demands.
