Mumbai's GMLR Project to Alleviate Traffic Congestion with New Bridge and Interchanges
Changing City: Cloverleaf loops and cable-stayed bridge — How final phase of GMLR will decongest Eastern Express Highway

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has awarded a ₹1,662 crore contract for the final phase of the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, which includes a 1.33 km cable-stayed bridge and cloverleaf interchanges. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion on the Eastern Express Highway by June 2029.
- 01The GMLR project aims to improve east-west connectivity in Mumbai.
- 02A 1.33 km cable-stayed bridge will link Nahur and Airoli.
- 03Cloverleaf interchanges will provide signal-free traffic movement in four directions.
- 04The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹1,662 crore.
- 05Completion is expected by June 2029, with a construction timeline of 36 months.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the final phase of the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, a significant infrastructure effort aimed at improving traffic flow in Mumbai. This phase includes the construction of a 1.33 km cable-stayed bridge connecting Nahur and Airoli, along with cloverleaf interchanges designed to facilitate smooth, signal-free traffic in four directions. The project, which is pegged at ₹1,662 crore (approximately $200 million USD), is expected to alleviate congestion on the heavily trafficked Eastern Express Highway. The GMLR project encompasses four phases, with the first three already underway, focusing on road widening and flyover construction. The final phase will be executed in two segments, with the bridge constructed over the existing Airoli flyover. The BMC anticipates completion by June 2029, with a construction timeline of 36 months. A senior BMC officer highlighted that the unique cloverleaf design will enhance traffic movement without the need for criss-crossing or waiting at traffic signals.
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This project will significantly improve traffic conditions for commuters traveling between Mumbai and Thane, making travel faster and more efficient.
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