Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor -Information & Status
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor
The Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor (MMC) is a 126-kilometer expressway that will give commuters controlled access. According to a study done by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), this project will reduce the amount of time it takes to travel between Virar and Alibaug by half. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) implemented the project, despite the fact that the MMRDA had designed it initially. There will be two phases to the development of the corridor. the expressway will connect the districts of Raigad, Thane, and Palghar. The proposed MMC will help in development of 7 growth centre, namely, Virar, Bhiwandi, Kayan, Dombivali, Panvel, Uran and Taloja MIDC in the MMR region. A 29.9 km highway connecting Balavali and Alibaug is planned for Phase 2, while a 96.41 km highway connecting Navghar and Balavali is planned for Phase 1.2030 is projected to be the year that the expressway is completed and opens.
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Project details
Project details: Virar Alibaug multimodal corridor
Total Estimated Cost: Rs. 55,000 crore
Project’s Length: 126 km
Phase 1’s Length: 96.41 km
Lanes: 8 to 14 lanes
Lane Width: 3.75m
Design Speed: 120 km/h
Metro Corridor: 26.5m
Length of elevated portion: 24.4 km
Number of interchanges: 13
Number of vehicular underpasses: 48
Number of pedestrian underpasses: 25
Number of culverts -160
Project corridor crosses rivers: namely Kamvadi river, Ulhas River, Kasadi river, Lendi River and Gadhe River.
Bridges: 30 Major bridges, 23 Minor Bridges,
Underpasses: 26 Vehicular Underpasses, 04 Pedestrian Underpasses,
Flyovers: 28 Flyovers have been proposed
Type of tolling system – Closed system
Tunnel – 4.75 km
Status: Land Acquisition & Bidding Underway
Land Acquisition Requirement: 1347 hectares (Phase 1)
Land Acquisition Cost: Rs. 22,000 crore
Deadline: 2030
Owner: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
Project Model: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
Features Of Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor
The proposed multimodal corridor from Alibaug to Virar includes an access controlled highway with high-speed, signal-free passage, service roads to access adjacent land without traffic interference, a metro rail along the median of access controlled lanes, bus rapid transit along the corridor with bus stops aligning with metro stations for seamless transfers, non-motorized traffic lanes for increased speed and safety, pedestrian footpaths and parking, and utility corridors for water, sewage, and gas lines either at grade or underground. The project road falls in the tehsils of Vasai, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Ambernath, Panvel, Uran and Pen in Palghar, Thane and Raigad Districts of Maharashtra
As per recommendation in Techno-Economic Feasibility Study (TEFS) Report, the Corridor is proposed to be commissioned in two phases,
Phase- I: Navghar to Chirner near JNPT (about 79 km)
Phase II: Chirner to Alibaug (about 47 km).
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Connectivity
Major routes like NH-8, Bhiwandi Bypass, NH-3, NH-4, NH-4B, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Mumbai Nagpur Expressway NH-17, etc. are connected by it. Faster access to JNPT, the proposed Navi Mumbai Airport, MTHL, and the dedicated Freight Corridor (DFCC) will be possible through this corridor.
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Land Acquisition
- Approximately 3200 families are going to be affected because of land acquisition & resettlement.
- Approximately, 1053.75 Ha will be required by MMRDA, which includes 145 Ha. Govt Land,
878.20 Ha. Private Land. - The Land is to be purchased, based on Samruddhi model of Direct Purchase (i.e as per Gr dt 12.5.2017). The cost of private land is Rs.15617 Cr.
- Approximately 110.4038 hectare (includes, Reserve, Protected Forest, Mangrove areas) forest land
is to be diverted for the proposed project.
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Latest news
According to The Metro Rail Guy report, 14 civil engineering firms submitted a total of 33 bids for the construction of Phase 1 of the Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor (VAMMC) project. The project will be divided into 11 packages: MMC-1 to MMC-11. These are given below
| Company name | Package |
|---|---|
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Afcons Infrastructure |
MMC-4 |
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APCO Infratech |
MMC-2 |
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BSCPL Infrastructure |
MMC-10 & MMC-11 |
|
Gawar Construction |
MMC-11 |
|
GR Infraprojects |
MMC-3 & MMC-4 |
|
IRCON International Ltd |
MMC-6, MMC-7 & MMC-8 |
|
J Kumar Infraprojects |
MMC-8, MMC-10 & MMC-11 |
|
Larsen & Toubro |
MMC-4, MMC-5, MMC-6 & MMC-7 |
|
Megha Engineering and Infrastructures |
MMC-1, MMC-3 & MMC-9 |
|
Montecarlo |
MMC-6 & MMC-7 |
|
Navayuga Engineering Company |
MMC-1, MMC-5 & MMC-9 |
Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor: Real Estate Impact
The Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor is projected to have a significant impact on the real estate market in the MMR region. The corridor will not only create job opportunities in key growth centres like Virar, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan but also stimulate residential and commercial development in areas such as Panvel, Uran, Taloja, and more. With important infrastructure projects like the NMIA, JNPT Port, and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link in the pipeline, these areas are set to experience a transformation in their real estate landscape. What was once known for affordable housing options will soon become hotspots for real estate investment and growth.
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