Overview
- Announcing a vast underground road network dubbed 'Paatal Lok,' the chief minister said the grid will act as a parallel system to decongest existing corridors.
- Named works include Thane–Borivali and Mulund–Goregaon tunnels to boost east–west connectivity, plus a Borivali–Goregaon parallel road and a Worli–Sewri connector expected next year.
- A tunnel linking the Atal Setu to Girgaon Chowpatty via the Eastern Express Highway is targeted for completion in about three years, according to the CM.
- Fadnavis said the plan aims to raise average travel speeds toward 80 km/h, with the coastal road to Bhayandar positioned as a barrier‑free alternative to the Western Express Highway, which carries roughly 60% of traffic.
- Commuter measures highlighted include the Mumbai One unified ticketing app for Metro, suburban trains and BEST buses, a pledge to keep second‑class suburban fares unchanged, and progressive conversion of local trains to air‑conditioned stock.