Mumbai’s Connectivity Revolution: Metro Line 2B Nears Completion

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The eagerly anticipated Metro Line 2B, connecting D N Nagar in Andheri to Mandale in Mankhurd, is inching closer to completion, with 78% of the civil work already done. Once operational, this 23.6 km elevated metro line is projected to witness daily ridership of over 10.5 lakh passengers, making it a vital connector between Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs.

Key Highlights

• Route & Alignment: Linking Andheri, Bandra, Chembur, and Mankhurd through 20 stations, including prominent ones like ESIC Nagar, Bandra Metro, Chembur, and Mandale.

• Completion Timeline: Scheduled for a phased launch from mid-2026 to the end of 2027.

• Car Shed: The Mandale depot, pivotal to operations, is almost ready with 97% of its construction completed.

• Estimated Cost: ₹10,986 crore.

Addressing Challenges

Implementing Metro Line 2B has not been without obstacles, including encroachments, underground utility adjustments, and coordination among multiple agencies. MMRDA’s proactive risk management and streamlined approvals have kept the project moving forward.

Transformational Impact

With reduced traffic congestion and sustainable transportation solutions, Metro Line 2B will bolster Mumbai’s public transit framework, paving the way for a modern, connected, and eco-friendly urban mobility system.

Sanjay Mukherjee, MMRDA Commissioner, remarked, “Metro Line 2B reflects our vision of elevating Mumbai’s global stature. It enhances connectivity and improves quality of life for citizens, bringing us closer to building a city of opportunity for every Indian.”