Maharashtra Approves ₹17,725-Crore Metro Line 13

Mumbai, August 18, 2026: The Maharashtra government has approved the Metro Line 13 project, which aims to improve regional connectivity and reduce traffic congestion by linking Mira-Bhayandar with Vasai-Virar.

The approval was given at a meeting of the Cabinet Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The 25.03-km Metro 13 corridor will be implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and is estimated to cost ₹17,724.99 crore.

The route will have 16 stations, with 13 elevated and three underground, and will connect Mira Road, Vasai, Nalasopara, Naigaon, and Virar. The corridor will be integrated with suburban railway stations at Naigaon, Nalasopara, and Virar.

A connection with Metro Line 9 is also proposed at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. The project includes a 4.92-km combined six-lane road-and-metro bridge over Vasai Creek, connecting Panju Island, as well as a metro depot at Chikhal Dongri.

Bus services will be provided at all stations. The project is targeted for completion within five years of approval, with around 4.49 lakh passengers expected to use the corridor daily by 2031.

According to the government, the corridor is expected to reduce travel time by nearly 50 per cent compared with road travel, lower dependence on private vehicles and traffic on major national highways, and reduce carbon emissions.

The Infrastructure Committee also granted administrative approval to the revised project cost of ₹10,502.36 crore for the eastern expansion of the Pune Ring Road. The project will be implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

The expansion will cover a 31.805-km access-controlled expressway from Soratpawadi (Walti) on the Pune-Solapur Road to Varve (B.K.)–Shivre on the Pune-Satara Road. The objective is to divert inter-state and intra-state traffic around Pune city and ease congestion within the city.

The entire ring road project is planned over 168.981 km, and its integrated access-controlled corridor will be completed once continuity of the entire project is ensured. About 80 per cent of land acquisition has been completed, with the project targeted for completion by June 2029.

The Metro Line 13 project is expected to have a significant impact on the region, improving connectivity between Vasai-Virar, Mira-Bhayandar, Mumbai suburbs, and industrial and logistics hubs.

The project's completion is expected to bring relief to commuters who currently face long travel times and traffic congestion on the roads. With the government's focus on improving infrastructure, the Metro Line 13 project is a step in the right direction towards making travel easier and more efficient in the region.

The Maharashtra government's approval of the Metro Line 13 project is a significant development for the region, and its completion is eagerly awaited by commuters and residents alike.

In the coming years, the project is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the region's transportation landscape and contributing to its economic growth.

With its focus on reducing travel time, lowering dependence on private vehicles, and reducing carbon emissions, the Metro Line 13 project is a testament to the government's commitment to creating a more sustainable and efficient transportation system.