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 […]
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 […]
Mumbai Speeds Up Twin Tunnel And Freeway Expansion As Major Infra Push Begins
December 6, 2025: With BMC elections nearing, the Mahayuti Government has intensified work on Mumbai’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. A key milestone came with the launch of construction on the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Twin Tunnel, marking a major enhancement to the city’s east–west connectivity. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the […]
Tunnelling For Orange Gate–Marine Drive Project Set To Begin December 2025, Says MMRDA
November 20, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is preparing to begin tunnelling for the ambitious Orange Gate–Marine Drive road tunnel project by December 2025. Estimated at Rs 7,765 crore, the project is poised to significantly ease traffic congestion in South Mumbai, particularly around Orange Gate, Mumbai Port Trust, and the high-traffic P […]
CM Fadnavis Orders Fast-Tracking Of Mumbai’s Key Infrastructure Projects Amid Delays
November 05, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials and contractors to accelerate work on several of Mumbai’s major infrastructure projects, expressing concern over their sluggish progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Fadnavis emphasised the timely completion of the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, Uttan–Virar Sea Link, and Orange Gate–Marine Drive urban tunnel, calling them […]
Mumbai Plans 70-Km Underground Tunnel Network To Decongest City Roads
November 04, 2025: Mumbai’s transport infrastructure is set for another major leap, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposing a vast 70-km underground tunnel network aimed at easing surface-level congestion across the city, according to a report by The Print. The project will be executed in three phases, with MMRDA currently in the […]
Mumbai Plans 70-km Underground Tunnel Network To Ease Traffic Congestion
November 03, 2025: Mumbai may soon get a 70-kilometre network of underground tunnels, designed to ease chronic traffic congestion and connect major parts of the city. The ambitious project, proposed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), will be executed in three phases. An MMRDA official said, “The tunnels will help divert a significant […]
CM Fadnavis Fast-Tracks Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Project
In a major step toward transforming Mumbai’s urban infrastructure, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and other key agencies to expedite the Orange Gate–Marine Drive twin tunnel project. The initiative is designed to alleviate traffic congestion in South Mumbai and fortify the city’s expanding transport network. […]
CM Fadnavis Pushes For Faster Orange Gate–Marine Drive Tunnel Work
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and related organisations have been encouraged by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to expedite the Orange Gate–Marine Drive twin tunnel project, a crucial infrastructure project meant to alleviate traffic congestion in South Mumbai.“ In response to the growing traffic issues in Mumbai, the government is prioritising the development […]