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.