Thane to Borivali: India's Longest and Largest Urban Tunnel; Check the Key Details Here

On July 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest and largest urban tunnel project. The Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, costing Rs. 16,000 crore, will cut travel time between Thane and Borivali to 12 minutes, down from an hour.

PM Modi attended the launch and inauguration of several infrastructure projects worth Rs. 29,000 crore in Mumbai. The Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel project, aimed at constructing India's longest and largest urban tunnel connecting Borivali and Thane is one of the most significant road and rail infrastructure initiatives.

Key Highlights of Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel

The new tunnel will cut the travel distance from Thane to Borivali by 12 km and save over an hour of travel time.

Check the important features of India’s longest and largest urban tunnel project in the following table:

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PM Modi Inaugurates Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel

The country's longest urban tunnel, spanning 11.8 km, will include a bored section of 10.25 km with cross passages every 300 meters for connectivity.

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to use India's largest tunnel-boring machine for this project.

MMRDA assures that the twin tunnel's construction will not harm Sanjay Gandhi National Park's environment; instead, it will reduce noise and air pollution. Expected to be finished by May 2028, the tunnel aims to decrease annual carbon emissions by 1,50,000 MT.

“This project will prove to be better for the people of Mumbai in terms of connectivity. After completing the construction of Coastal Road and Atal Setu, the Borivali Thane tunnel is yet another way to facilitate connectivity in and around Mumbai,” said PM Modi while laying the foundation of this project.

Significance of this Tunnel

• The Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel project aims to ease traffic on Ghodbundar Road and the Western Express Highway.
• The tunnel will significantly reduce travel time by one hour, allowing commuters to travel the distance in just 12 minutes.
• The tunnel aims to enhance east-west suburban connectivity by providing a direct and efficient route.
• Its construction is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1,50,000 MT annually.

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