Fresh tenders on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis are expected to be floated by MSRDC by March/April 2026. Completion: The project is expected to be completed by 2030. 🚀 Benefits Traffic Decongestion:
The project has received a massive financial commitment. In May 2026, the Maharashtra Cabinet granted administrative approval for the first phase at a total cost of . This amount covers construction, escalation, GST, and interest during construction. Including previous approvals for land acquisition and interest liabilities, the broader Phase 1 estimate stands at ₹37,013 crore .
Diverts heavy traffic from JNPT away from Mumbai city center. Travel Time: virar-alibaug multimodal corridor route map
Official maps (from MMRDA, MSRDC) use these symbols:
The is a game-changing ₹31,793 crore mega-infrastructure asset designed to structurally redefine transport across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) . Spearheaded by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) , this 126.06-kilometer access-controlled greenfield expressway features a massive 14-lane configuration. Acting as a critical strategic bypass, the corridor diverts commercial freight and long-distance passenger traffic completely away from Mumbai’s saturated central core. The blueprint condenses travel times between northern Palghar and southern Raigad from an arduous 5 hours to a smooth, rapid 90-minute commute. Fresh tenders on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis are
If you're interested in other major infrastructure developments in the MMR, you might find articles on the status of the or the Mumbai Coastal Road Project equally insightful.
The corridor acts as a "half ring road" connecting major suburban growth centers and key transportation arteries, passing through Palghar, Thane, and Raigad districts. Starting Point: Navghar (near Virar) on NH-48 (Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway). Key Intersections: Bhiwandi Bypass: Connects to NH-3 (Mumbai-Nashik Highway). Kalyan/Dombivli: Passes through key residential and industrial hubs. Intersects the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and JNPT Port Road. Atal Setu (MTHL): Connects to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. Ending Point: Balavali near Alibaug (Raigad district). MagicBricks 🛠️ Project Phases & Construction In May 2026, the Maharashtra Cabinet granted administrative
The VAMC is designed to be "Multimodal"—meaning it connects various transport systems into one network.
While the current administrative approval covers the 96.41 km stretch from Navghar to Balavali, the master plan for the route map extends further. of the Virar-Alibaug route will cover an additional 29.9 kilometers, continuing from Balavali southwards to Chowk , near the coastal town of Alibaug.