Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Wadala–Gaimukh) achieved a major construction milestone with the successful erection of eight U-Girders in a single night at Kapurbawdi Station, Thane a pivotal interchange point with Metro Line 5.
Each U-Girder, weighing 97.92 metric tonnes, was installed with precision and safety, in both up and down directions, left and right sides. The total weight lifted and installed during the night operation stood at an impressive 783.36 metric tonnes.
The overnight operation, executed with military-like precision, mobilized over 90 personnel, including 28 riggers,10 skilled workers,20 unskilled workers and 35 traffic marshals
While Heavy-duty machinery included one 550T crane, three 500T cranes, four multi-axle trailers, four Volvo 500 pullers, 11 counterweight trailers, six manlifts, six Farana cranes, four Eicher trucks and four escort vehicles
As per the MMRDA, Seamless coordination with the traffic police ensured the operation proceeded without incident, despite the high-traffic environment of Ghodbunder Road in Thane.
Meanwhile, the MMRDA gearing up for the trial run on Metro Line 4,4A for 10km stretch that spans 10 stations from Cadbury to Gaimukh .These stations include Cadbury, Majiwada, Kapurbawadi, Manpada, Tikuji Ni Wadi, Dongripada, Vijay Garden, Kasarvadavli, Gownipada, and Gaimukh – each representing a vital link in a transit line that could drastically reduce travel time for thousands of commuters.
Metro Line 4, stretching 32.3km from Wadala to Kasarvadavali, is entirely elevated and includes 30 stations. Once completed, it will become the backbone of East Mumbai’s transit system. It’s designed to seamlessly connect with other critical transport arteries such as the Eastern Express Highway, the Central Railway, Mono Rail, and future Metro lines, including 2B, 5, and 6. The aim is to slash commute times by 50% to 75% – a game-changer for those currently stuck in Mumbai’s gridlocked traffic.
Meanwhile, Metro Line 4A, a 2.7km extension from Kasarvadavali to Gaimukh of Metro 4, with two stations adding further depth to the metro’s reach into the Thane region.
