Even as the state continues to be in the fourth phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, the railways have restarted work on phase II of the direct Mumbai CSMT-Uran suburban line in order to protect the structures under construction from water-logging and other monsoon-related wear and tear. Once complete, this final stretch of the project will provide connectivity to the new airport, when it opens up. According to sources, the line might be opened up by 2021 if normalcy resumes post monsoon.

A senior engineer working on the line said, "We have started work at six places at various levels after taking permission from the Raigad Collector so that structures that are being constructed are adequately protected from monsoon-related problems. This involves work on the new station building, platform covers and bridges along the line."