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Thane to Mumbai in 20 Minutes! Eastern Freeway Extension Nears Completion, When Will it Open?
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:32
Thane to Mumbai in 20 Minutes! Eastern Freeway Extension Nears Completion, When Will it Open?
- •Commute from Thane and Kalyan to Mumbai will soon be reduced to just 20-25 minutes, resolving long-standing travel frustrations.
- •The Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension project, connecting Thane to South Mumbai, is in its final stages of construction.
- •This six-lane elevated corridor will link Anand Nagar in Thane to Chedda Nagar in Ghatkopar, directly connecting to the Eastern Highway.
- •Vehicles from Thane, Mulund, and Bhandup heading to CSMT, Nariman Point, and Colaba will enjoy a signal-free, non-stop express route.
- •MMRDA announced the successful installation of the first heavy-duty precast concrete segment, weighing over 90 tons, on the Eastern Express Highway.
Key Questions Answered
The six-lane elevated corridor connects Anand Nagar in Thane to Chedda Nagar in Ghatkopar, where it directly links with the Eastern Highway to provide a smooth, signal-free route toward South Mumbai locations like CSMT, Nariman Point, and Colaba.
Once the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension project is fully open to the public, the journey from Thane to South Mumbai will be reduced to just 20 to 25 minutes.
Construction is being carried out using a 115-meter-long, state-of-the-art mechanical launching gantry that lifts massive precast segments weighing over 90 tons and places them directly onto columns without causing any ground obstruction or traffic disruption.
