Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a ₹23,487-crore fully underground metro corridor connecting Wadala to the Gateway of India as part of the state’s Budget 2026–27 infrastructure push aimed at strengthening urban mobility in Mumbai.
The proposed Metro Line-11 will be developed as an underground corridor and is expected to significantly improve connectivity between central Mumbai and the city’s southern business districts. The project will form a key component of the state government’s broader strategy to expand metro infrastructure across major urban centres.
According to the announcement, the metro line will initially run between Wadala and the Gateway of India, while further extensions are planned to connect Dharavi with Bandra suburban station and Bandra Terminus, enhancing integration with existing rail and metro networks.
The project is part of Maharashtra’s long-term urban mobility plan that envisions the development of 1,200 km of metro rail network and more than 6,000 km of expressways by 2047 to support passenger and freight movement across the state.
Currently, around 490 km of metro corridors are under development in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, of which 173 km are already operational. The state government also plans to make another 50 km of metro routes operational within the next year, while approximately 165 km of corridors are targeted for completion by 2029.
Alongside the new metro corridor, the government has also proposed a network of underground road tunnels in Mumbai and Pune to reduce congestion and improve connectivity in dense urban areas.
The proposed Wadala–Gateway of India metro corridor is expected to ease pressure on existing suburban rail and road networks while strengthening last-mile connectivity in South Mumbai, one of the city’s most congested commercial districts.