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Mega infra push for Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis to inaugurate Metro Lines 9 and 2B, launch twin tunnel and pod taxi

Updated on: 06 April,2026 03:04 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Written by: Divya Nair | divya.nair@mid-day.com

CM Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate Metro Lines 9 and 2B and launch the twin tunnel for the Thane–Borivali project on Tuesday, April 7. He will also take part in the groundbreaking ceremony of the pod taxi project

Mega infra push for Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis to inaugurate Metro Lines 9 and 2B, launch twin tunnel and pod taxi

The Kashigaon Metro Station in Mira Road. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE

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Mumbai's infrastructure projects are set to get a major boost as Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, is set to inaugurate and launch four key projects on Tuesday. 

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At 10 am, the leaders will inaugurate Phase-1 of Metro Line-9 (Dahisar to Mira Road) at Dahisar East Metro Station. It will be followed by the launch of Thane–Borivali twin tunnel project using a tunnel boring machine (TBM) at 11.30 am in Manpada, Thane. An hour later at 12.30 pm, the leaders will head to the Diamond Garden Metro Station in Chembur, where they will inaugurate the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line-2B (DN Nagar to Mandale) and perform an e-groundbreaking ceremony of the pod taxi project.



Metro Line-9 (Phase-1)

Metro Line-9, connecting Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar, is set to become operational soon. The corridor has been a long-pending demand of residents in the area. Pending works, including final touches at stations and escalators, are nearing completion after the line received the necessary safety clearance. The corridor was set for inauguration on Monday. However, it will now be inaugurated a day later. Once operational, it is expected to greatly relieve commuters in the Dahisar-Mira Bhayandar belt.

Metro Line-2B (Phase-1)

This elevated corridor is expected to improve north-south connectivity in Mumbai and reduce pressure on existing road networks by offering a faster and more reliable public transport option to daily commuters.

Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel Project

The twin tunnels aim to enhance connectivity between Thane and Borivali, ease heavy traffic congestion on this busy stretch, and support smoother movement of vehicles and metro services in the future.

Pod taxi project

This modern, automated, and eco-friendly system is being introduced as a pilot project to provide efficient last-mile connectivity and help reduce road congestion in high-density areas.

These initiatives are expected to significantly boost public transport in Mumbai and its suburbs, ease chronic traffic problems, and offer better commuting options to lakhs of residents.

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