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The MMRDA has started constructing the 13.9 km Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, a six?lane elevated corridor linking Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar. The corridor will pass through key suburbs, merge with existing elevated roads, and provide a connection to the Samruddhi Expressway. It will feature a modern single-pier design, ramps at major junctions, and a toll plaza. Environmental measures include preserving 127 Pink Trumpet trees and planting 4,175 compensatory trees. Once completed, the freeway is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to 25-30 minutes.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated construction of a 13.9?km fully elevated six?lane corridor connecting Anand Nagar in Thane to Chheda Nagar in Ghatkopar. This corridor will pass through major suburbs, including Mulund, Airoli, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Mankhurd, and Ghatkopar. At the Thane end, it will merge with the existing elevated road from Anand Nagar to Saket near the old Mulund Octroi Naka. This will create a continuous high-speed route also linking to the Samruddhi Expressway, improving overall connectivity in the region. Advertisement
The elevated corridor is being built using a single?pile, single?pier design, the first of its kind in the metropolitan region. The structure will be supported by 2.5?metre monopiles, 40?metre spans, and a 25?metre wide superstructure. Ramps will be constructed at Mulund Check Naka, Airoli Junction, and Vikhroli Junction to facilitate smooth entry and exit, and a 3+3 lane toll plaza is planned near Navghar Flyover. Officials have highlighted that this design will allow for uninterrupted traffic flow and significantly cut travel time.
As part of environmental measures, the MMRDA has realigned the elevated section between Vikhroli and Ghatkopar to preserve 127 Pink Trumpet trees. In addition, 4,175 new trees will be planted as compensatory green cover to support the region's ecological balance. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to ensure infrastructure development does not come at the cost of the environment.
Preliminary surveys, test piling, and geotechnical investigations have been completed, and utility mapping is nearly finished. Work on pile foundations and pier casting is actively underway. Once completed, the freeway is expected to relieve congestion on the heavily trafficked Eastern Express Highway, reduce vehicle emissions, and provide commuters with a faster and safer route. Officials have estimated that travel time between South Mumbai and Thane could be reduced to around 25-30 minutes, a major improvement over current conditions.
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