Mumbai: Metro Line 4 hits key milestone as MMRDA launches steel spans at Bhandup

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA has achieved a major construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful launch of three massive steel spans at Bhandup West during overnight operationsThe steel spans weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes were installed with the support of eight heavyduty cranes and 12 multiaxle vehicles The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated areaAs Mumbai slept Metro Line 4 achieved an impressive breakthrough Three massive steel spans weighing a total of 325 metric tonnes were successfully launched at Bhandup West MMRDA said in a post on X zwj hellip pictwittercomWqtncR7GqHmdash MMRDA MMRDAOfficial February 1 2026MMRDA said the task was completed smoothly with the cooperation of multiple agencies including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC BEST Bhandup Traffic Police Bhandup Police as well as local residents and shopkeepersOwing to seamless interagency coordination the operationmdashinitially planned over four nightsmdashwas completed within just two nights Around 35 engineers more than 100 skilled workers 70 traffic wardens and over 25 police personnel were deployed to ensure the work progressed efficiently with minimal inconvenience to the publicWith the successful launch of these steel spans yet another important milestone has been achieved in the construction of Metro Line 4 MMRDA said in a post on XMetro Line 4 which will connect Wadala to Kasarvadavali is expected to significantly improve eastndashwest connectivity and ease traffic congestion in Mumbairsquos suburban corridorsMaharashtra cabinet approves 35km Metro Line 8 project to link Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airportsMeanwhile the Maharashtra Cabinetrsquos Infrastructure Committee approved a 35kilometre Metro Line 8 also known as the Gold Line connecting Mumbairsquos Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport reported the PTIThe project is estimated to cost over Rs 22000 crore with a total outlay of Rs 22862 crore according to a statement from the Chief Ministerrsquos OfficeThe corridor will feature 20 stations including six underground and 14 elevated stations Land acquisition for the project is expected to cover 307 hectares costing around Rs 388 croreThe 35km route will include 925 km underground from Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 to Ghatkopar East while the remaining 2463 km will be elevated stretching from Ghatkopar West to Navi Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 on the Metro Gold Line