Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Project Set To Transform East–West Connectivity In South Mumbai
Mumbai’s proposed Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel, designed to strengthen east–west connectivity in South Mumbai, is set to move into the construction phase. With an estimated cost of ₹80.56 billion, the project will link Orange Gate on the eastern side, near the Eastern Freeway, to Marine Drive along the city’s western waterfront, offering a faster and […]
Mumbai’s Rs 8,056 Crore Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel To Cut East–West Travel To 5 Minutes By 2028
The Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel, a Rs 8,056-crore project being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), is set to transform east–west travel in South Mumbai. Planned to connect Orange Gate near the Eastern Freeway to Marine Drive on the city’s western seafront, the tunnel is expected to become operational by 2028 and […]
Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Begins Work, Will Run Under 700 Buildings; June 2028 Delivery Target
December 6, 2025: Work has begun on Mumbai’s ambitious Orange Gate–Marine Drive twin tunnel, a 10 km east–west corridor that will run beneath nearly 700 buildings, including heritage structures, densely packed residential zones, and two active railway lines. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to fast-track construction and […]
Work On Mumbai’s Orange Gate–Marine Drive Underground Tunnel Reaches 14% Completion
December 3, 2025: Around 14% of construction on the underground tunnel connecting Orange Gate on the Eastern Freeway to Marine Drive has been completed, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) announced on Tuesday. The Rs 8,056-crore project, designed to significantly improve east–west connectivity in the city, is slated for completion in 54 months. Once […]
Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Nears Completion To Ease Mumbai Traffic
The final stage of Mumbai’s enormous double tunnel project has begun, connecting Orange Gate and Marine Drive. It is anticipated that the project will significantly alleviate traffic congestion and provide east-west connectivity for city commuters. To address potential traffic build-up near Marine Drive upon completion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the construction of […]