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Following sustained protests and civic pressure, MMRDA has approved a realignment of the Borivli twin tunnel entry and exit points in Thane's Mulla Baug area. The new alignment will now route the tunnel deeper underground and extend it by 200 metres to reduce environmental and residential impact. The revised plan, which received nods from the Chief Minister and MMRDA leadership, aims to bypass densely populated neighborhoods and emerge beyond Ghodbunder Highway, addressing long-standing concerns of congestion, noise, and pollution.
Residents of Mulla Baug in Thane have successfully compelled the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to revise the controversial Borivli twin tunnel alignment. The original entry point near Shree Satya Shankar society drew sharp criticism due to its proximity to high-rise clusters and its potential to increase noise, pollution, and traffic in the area. In response to widespread community unrest, MMRDA will now shift the entry and exit points of the highway tunnel further from residential zones. Advertisement
The revised plan involves extending the tunnel alignment by 200 metres and increasing its depth by five metres, pushing the covered route beyond Ghodbunder Highway before surfacing. This change was finalized after resident groups under the banner of the Mulla Baug Project Affected People staged repeated protests and made formal submissions to MMRDA, local civic officials, and political leaders. Twelve alternate routes were evaluated before MMRDA chose the new path, which officials believe will significantly reduce residential disruption.
The tunnel will now emerge 50 metres beyond the Shree Satya Shankar compound wall, improving its distance from schools, homes, and parks. A six-lane highway will be constructed using either the cut-and-cover or box tunneling method.
This decision aligns with MMRDA's broader strategy to include public feedback in its project planning process. Fresh technical surveys and cost assessments are expected soon, with officials noting that construction costs may rise slightly due to the extended depth and distance of the alignment.
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