The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing metro projects by successfully completing 3,603 pillars.
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- These pillars are part of the planned 4,929 pillars across the 6 Metro lines in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The MMRDA’s dedicated team has been working tirelessly to ensure the timely completion of all the metro corridors.
- Developing a Metro system in a city like Mumbai, with its heavy crowding and numerous uncertainties, is a challenging task. However, the MMRDA’s team is well-equipped to tackle all these problems.
- The construction of the Elevated Metro, along with the heavy traffic issue and other activities, is ongoing. Most of the Metro construction work is carried out during the night to minimise disturbance to public traffic and ensure safety.
- During the construction process, the main focus is on the casting and erection of heavy-weight precast elements, such as pier caps, U-girders, and I-girders. These precast elements are produced at different casting yards, transported to the location, and erected using cranes with capacities ranging from 350 MT to 500 MT.
- The transportation and erection activities of these precast elements are carried out at night to minimise disruption to public traffic and ensure safety.
- Information on the completed pillars in the ongoing Metro projects line wise:
- Metro Corridor 2B (DN Nagar to Mandale):
- Approximate completion: 50.7%
- Completed piers: 614 out of 1,109
- Metro Line 4 & 4A (Wadala to Kasar Vadavali):
- Overall progress: 55%
- Completed piers for Line 4: 973 out of 1,476
- Completed piers for Line 4A: 143 out of 221
- Metro Line 5 Phase I (Thane to Bhiwandi):
- Overall completion: 78.4%
- Completed piers: 440 out of 464
- Metro Line 6 (Swami Samartha Nagar to Vikhroli):
- Physical progress: 70.75%
- Completed piers: 657 out of 769
- Metro Line 9 (Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar):
- Overall completion: 61.28%
- Completed piers: 776 out of 900
- Overall, the Metro projects undertaken by the MMRDA are progressing steadily and will greatly enhance transportation options while reducing traffic congestion in Mumbai.
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, said “MMRDA is prioritising the completion of all Mumbai Metro corridors as quickly as possible. The recently inaugurated Metro corridors of Line 2A and 7 are providing relief to lakhs of commuters, contributing to reduced highway traffic and pollution, The MMRDA is currently in the process of appointing a consultant to obtain various permissions for Metro Line 10 between Gaimukh and Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road). Additionally, a general consultant has been appointed, and the tendering process for the civil works is underway for Metro Line 12 (Kalyan Taloja).”
- The Metro projects undertaken by the MMRDA are aimed at providing seamless and hassle-free last mile connectivity within Mumbai city and its suburbs. Despite facing challenges such as heavy traffic, natural calamities, technical difficulties, and land acquisition issues, the MMRDA remains committed to completing the Metro network within the stipulated time frame.
- Once the entire Metro network is completed, it is expected to bring about a drastic change in the travel patterns of Mumbai, benefiting daily commuters and tourists alike. The comprehensive metro system will cater to the diverse transportation needs of the city, significantly improving commuting experiences.
- Upon completion of the Metro network, the travel pattern in Mumbai is expected to undergo a drastic change, benefiting not only daily commuters but also tourists.
- Recently, Mumbai inaugurated its first Metro network, providing relief to lakhs of commuters. People are opting for the Metro Rail, equipped with world-class facilities, over private vehicles, resulting in reduced highway traffic and pollution.
Source: MMRDA- Press Release | Images Credit: MMRDA
