Mumbai Metro | Two metro projects get Maharashtra cabinet nod
Mumbai: On September 11, Maharashtra cabinet gave its approval for implementing two Mumbai metro projects. The nod has come for the Andheri - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSIM) airport and Dahisar- Mira Bhayander projects. The estimated cost of both the projects is around Rs 6,607 crores. As per the official from the Chief Minister"s Office (CMO) Metro 7A will be Andheri-CSIM airport route. On the other hand Metro 9 line will Dahisar-Mira Bhayander route. Both the Mumbai Metro routes together will be 13.5 Km. Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has been authorized to raise funds for both the routes. As per the plan, Dahisar-Mira Bhayander route will be 10.41 km long. This stretch will have 11 stations and built on the elevated corridor. The extension of Metro 7 Andheri-CSMI airport (Metro 7 A) will 3.17 km long in which 2.11 km will be constructed underground. Correspondingly, 25 percent of funds will be parked for creating additional infrast...