Mumbai: In a major step toward easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully removed over 100 kilometers of barricades from metro construction sites across the city.
The initiative is part of MMRDA’s pre-monsoon preparedness and efforts to restore normalcy in high-traffic zones as metro projects near completion.
According to the data provided by MMRDA, a total of 117.6 kilometers of roads had been barricaded for ongoing metro work across six major corridors. Of this, more than 107.5 kilometers—nearly 91%—have now been made barricade-free, allowing for smoother traffic flow and reduced congestion.
This large-scale barricade removal is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, particularly in densely populated zones and arterial routes. The move comes at a crucial time, just ahead of the monsoon, ensuring safer and smoother roads for commuters while ongoing metro work continues behind streamlined safety measures.
Barricade Removal Progress by Metro Line:
Metro Line 2B (D. N. Nagar - Mandale):
Out of 21,666 meters barricaded, 17,467 meters (81%) have been cleared.
Metro Line 4 & 4A (Wadala - Kasarvadavali - Gaimukh):
31,706 meters (92%) of the total 34,148 meters barricaded have been removed.
Metro Line 5 (Thane - Bhiwandi, Phase I):
10,992 meters (98%) cleared from the 11,259 meters previously barricaded.
Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarthnagar - Vikhroli):
27,527 meters (89%) out of 30,052 meters opened for public use.
Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East - Mira Bhayander):
16,502 meters (90%) cleared from a total of 18,300 meters.
Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSMIA):
While progress is ongoing, only 306 meters (16%) out of 1,903 meters have been cleared due to continued construction near the airport stretch.
