Metro Line 3: A Blueprint for Urban Renewal

Mumbai's newest underground Metro line 3 makes commuting across the city seem effortless. But the cherry on the icing is MMRCL's vision. A Metro in many locations of Mumbai, Girgaon Kalbadevi for instance, have turned into a blueprint for planners keen on addressing urban renewal projects.

- 

Mumbai's newest underground Metro which is on its way to become the city's pulse is an efficient and convenient mode of transport.

But, the city's new pulse is much more than just another engineering marvel with a futuristic design, it is a blueprint for real-estate planners, urban developers and architects alike.

The arrival of the underground Metro has boosted the real estate sector. For many, new real estate or infrastructure projects in South Mumbai were considered viable only through the redevelopment route. However, the Mumbai Metro that operates through the exact narrow bylanes has already shown how meticulous planning and a fine implementation can enable residential, commercial and real estate sector at the same time. This is particularly visible in areas such as Girgaon and Kalbadevi, where a modern transit system not only enables Mumbaikars with convenient commuting, but has done it by retaining the heritage quotient of the area.

MORE THAN AMBITION

Connecting one end of Colaba with Bandra and also integrating it with SEEPZ is something which was unthinkable until some years ago. What is equally surprising is MMRC's ability to achieve this without any impact to previous structures. Drilling and boring operations through many structures , including heritage ones, was the biggest challenge faced in the Metro project. MMRC completed such operations ahead of schedule by leveraging modern technology.