India’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine Lowered For 11.8 km Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel
December 1, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s most ambitious underground mobility initiative, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully lowered India’s largest tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel project. The machine, a 13.34-metre single shield TBM—the biggest ever used in the country—was lowered into the Thane launch shaft […]
MMRDA Proposes Resettlement For 572 Families Affected By Thane-Borivali Tunnel
June 16, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is advancing plans for the proposed twin tunnel connecting Thane (Tikujiniwadi) and Borivali–Magathane. As part of this crucial infrastructure development, approximately 572 informal dwellings in areas such as Rupvate Nagar, Milind Nagar, Pharlewadi, SRA projects, and the footpaths of Magathane will be impacted. To ensure […]