Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel Route Map, Status & Latest Updates
The Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel, commonly known as the GMLR Tunnel, is a twin-tunnel project connecting Mumbai's western and eastern suburbs beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Mumbai's landmark 4.7 km twin underground road tunnels passing beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The defining segment of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road.
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Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel Status & Latest Update
Site offices and electricity transmission facilities for the high-diameter Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have been completed. Shaft excavation is progressing on schedule at the Mulund site.
MCGM and the contractor joint venture are finalizing structural monitoring sensors for structures near the tunnel portal areas. Tunneling works are scheduled to commence in the coming quarters.
Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel Route Map & Alignment
The tunnel passes deep beneath the forest reserves of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, starting from Goregaon East and emerging at Mulund West.
Goregaon Mulund Link Road Tunnel Route Map
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Goregaon Mulund Link Road Project Details
The Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is Mumbai's fourth major east-west arterial corridor, designed to drastically improve connectivity between the western and eastern suburbs.
- Total Corridor Length: Approximately 12.2 km of arterial roads, flyovers, and elevated interchanges.
- Road Sections: The project includes widening existing roads in Goregaon and Mulund, constructing flyovers at crucial junctions, and developing underpasses.
- Tunnel Section: A twin-tunnel segment measuring 4.7 km that passes deep under the Sanjay Gandhi National Park forest reserve.
- Interchanges: Planned grade-separated interchanges at the Western Express Highway (WEH) at Goregaon and Eastern Express Highway (EEH) at Mulund.
- Estimated Project Cost: Approximately ₹6,300 Crore for the tunnel and road alignment packages.
GMLR Tunnel Key Facts
GMLR Tunnel Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Project concept approved by MCGM to link western and eastern suburbs |
| 2023 | Environmental clearances approved and contract awarded to J Kumar - NCC JV |
| 2026 | TBM shaft construction and site mobilization active |
| 2028 | Projected target for tunnel completion and traffic operations |
Why the GMLR Tunnel Matters
Eco-Friendly Underground Bypass
Tunnels pass deep underneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, preserving the wildlife habitat on the surface.
East-West Transit Decongestion
Links Goregaon to Mulund directly, bypassing heavily jammed transit points like JVLR and Powai.
Massive Travel Time Cuts
Slashes the cross-suburban transit time between Eastern and Western suburbs to under 15 minutes.
Advanced TBM Engineering
Employs high-diameter Tunnel Boring Machines tailored to cut through hard basalt rock zones.
GMLR Tunnel Status & Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | GMLR Twin Tunnel |
| Proposed Length | 4.7 km twin tunnels (total link ~12.2 km) |
| Implementing Agency | MCGM (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) |
| Current Phase | Under Construction |
| West Terminal | Goregaon (East), Film City border |
| East Terminal | Mulund (West) |
| Feature | 3 lanes in each tunnel + safety cross-passages |
| Estimated Completion | 2028 (projected) |
| Connection West | Western Express Highway (WEH) |
| Connection East | Eastern Express Highway (EEH) / Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg |
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