India’s Longest Urban Tunnel Between Borivali and Thane

Current Context : PM Modi Lays Foundation For India’s Longest Urban Tunnel Between Borivali And Thane.

• The 8 km long twin tunnel will start from Thane side and end on national highway 8 at Borivali with two operational lanes and one emergency lane.
• It is a project of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
• The new tunnel will shorten the traveling distance from Thane to Borivali by 12 km and commuters will be able to complete their journey in 12 minutes by reducing the travel time by 1 hour.
• Completed by May 2028, will reduce carbon emissions by 1,50,000 MT every year.
• It will provide seamless East-West suburban connectivity and will ease traffic congestion on Ghodbundar Road and the Western Express Highway.