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Dharavi Central Metro Station Proposed as Mumbai’s First Multi-Modal Interchange

Plans for a Rs 16,000 crore project aim to integrate Metro Line 11 extension, rail, buses, and non-motorised transport into a future-ready mobility hub.

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Overview

  • The proposed Dharavi Central Metro Station will serve as a multi-level interchange, connecting Mumbai's north-south and east-west transit corridors.
  • Plans include extending Metro Line 11 with two new stations in Dharavi and Sion, linking it with the existing Metro Line 3.
  • The project, currently in the planning stage under Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), is estimated to cost Rs 16,000 crore.
  • Integrated last-mile connectivity will include feeder bus routes, pedestrian pathways, and cycling infrastructure to enhance commuter accessibility.
  • Dharavi's central location at the intersection of railways, metro lines, and the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail terminal positions it as a key urban mobility hub.