September 8, 2025: The Maharashtra government has cleared Mumbai Metro Line 11, a 17.5 km corridor connecting Wadala to South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. Estimated at Rs 24,000 crore, the project is expected to decongest key roads, improve commuting between central and south Mumbai, and integrate with the city’s broader transport network.
An extension of the Green Line, Metro Line 11 will run from Anik Bus Depot in Wadala to SPM Circle in Colaba. Of its 14 stations, 13 will be underground, covering dense localities like Sewri, Byculla, Nagpada, Crawford Market, CSMT, Horniman Circle, and Bhendi Bazaar. Wadala will serve as a major interchange, linking Line 11 to Line 4 (Wadala–Thane–Kasarvadavli).
The project’s revised cost is nearly double the initial estimates, driven by the extension and additional stations. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expected to fund the line through Official Development Assistance loans, while the state has sought equity from the Centre and subordinated debt support.
The project has been transferred from MMRDA to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC). Pre-construction work—including design, environmental clearances, and tendering—is underway. Construction is projected to start in 2027 and finish by 2030.
The Environmental Impact Assessment notes the felling of 2,200 trees and the use of 104 acres of land, including 39 acres at Anik for a combined metro car shed and BEST bus facility.
Line 11 will connect with Line 4 at Wadala, Line 3 at CSMT, and integrate with Monorail and suburban train networks. Daily ridership is projected at 5.8 lakh by 2031, rising to over 10 lakh by 2055, with six-car trains running every 2.5 minutes during peak hours.
Source: The Indian Express
