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Maharashtra approves Metro 13 linking Mira‑Bhayandar to Vasai‑Virar, part of Rs 28,227 cr projects
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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The Maharashtra government has given the green light to Metro 13, which will connect Mira‑Bhayandar with Vasai‑Virar, as part of a broader package of projects worth Rs 28,227 crore.
The state cabinet cleared a suite of infrastructure initiatives totaling Rs 28,227 crore, with Metro 13 receiving explicit approval. The new line will run between the twin towns of Mira‑Bhayandar and Vasai‑Virar, extending the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s rapid‑transit network.
Officials said the corridor is expected to ease commuter congestion on existing roadways and provide a faster alternative for daily travelers between the north‑western suburbs and the broader Mumbai area. Detailed project reports and land‑acquisition plans are now slated for immediate implementation.
The approval follows Maharashtra's ongoing push to expand urban mass‑transit capacity ahead of projected population growth in the region. While exact timelines were not disclosed, the government indicated that construction could commence within months, subject to final clearances and funding arrangements.
Officials said the corridor is expected to ease commuter congestion on existing roadways and provide a faster alternative for daily travelers between the north‑western suburbs and the broader Mumbai area. Detailed project reports and land‑acquisition plans are now slated for immediate implementation.
The approval follows Maharashtra's ongoing push to expand urban mass‑transit capacity ahead of projected population growth in the region. While exact timelines were not disclosed, the government indicated that construction could commence within months, subject to final clearances and funding arrangements.