September 12, 2025: The Maharashtra government has given its nod to Metro Line 11, also known as the Green Line, which will connect Wadala with the Gateway of India. The 17.5-km corridor will feature 14 stations, of which 13 will be underground, traversing some of Mumbai’s busiest neighbourhoods.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 23,487 crore. To finance this, the state has secured loans worth Rs 12,163 crore from financial institutions, accounting for 60% of the outlay. The remainder will come from contributions by the central government (Rs 3,137 crore), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (Rs 2,411 crore), and Mumbai Port Authority (Rs 804 crore). Any escalation in costs will have to be managed by local agencies through measures such as floor space index (FSI) charges, transit-oriented development (TOD), or additional borrowing.
Metro Line 11 will start from Anik Bus Depot in Wadala and terminate at SPM Circle near the Gateway of India, passing through key areas including Sewri, Byculla, Nagpada, Bhendi Bazaar, Crawford Market, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), and Horniman Circle. The line will serve as an extension of Metro Line 4 (Wadala–Thane–Kasarvadavali), reinforcing Wadala’s role as a major interchange hub.
The project will require approximately 20.35 hectares of government land and 2.36 hectares of private land. Given the dense urban environment, most of the stations will be built underground.
The fare structure begins at Rs 10, with an increase of Rs 10 for every three stations travelled, capped at Rs 70. Future revisions will be determined by a fare-fixation committee in consultation with the state government.
A high-level committee headed by the chief secretary will oversee the scheme, which has been classified as an “important public transport project.” Upon completion, Metro Line 11 is expected to ease traffic congestion and significantly improve direct connectivity between central and south Mumbai.
Source: Times Property
