The Metro 13 corridor connecting Mira-Bhayandar with Vasai-Virar has been approved at a total project cost of ₹17,725 crore. The project includes a 25-km metro corridor designed to improve east-west connectivity between the rapidly growing western suburbs and provide better access between key residential and commercial areas. (AI image)
New metro corridor to feature multiple stations
Metro 13 will span 25 km, with 21.75 km of the corridor elevated and 3.25 km underground. The project will have 16 stations in total, including 13 elevated stations and three underground stations, creating a dedicated metro connection between Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar. (AI image) A distinctive 4.9-km integrated road-and-metro structure will cross Vasai Creek towards Panju Island. The six-lane bridge will connect Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium and Naigaon, creating an additional cross-creek connection alongside the metro corridor. (AI image) Metro 13 is expected to provide faster east-west connectivity between Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar. The corridor is aimed at improving access across the rapidly growing western suburbs, connecting residential and commercial areas while supporting better movement through the region. (AI image) The project cost includes ₹9,162 crore for engineering, Rs 2,563 crore for land, Rs 1,852 crore in taxes and ₹1,884 crore for escalation. Construction-interest cost accounts for Rs 1,383 crore, while Rs 330 crore is allocated for contingency and ₹551 crore for general and design charges. (AI image) The integrated road-and-metro link across Vasai Creek will provide an additional cross-creek connection.
It is expected to help reduce dependence on congested roads while also supporting suburban rail services, strengthening connectivity between the areas covered by the corridor. (AI image) The corridor is expected to improve access to key residential and commercial areas and support transit-oriented development along the route. The project is also expected to generate additional revenue for urban transport infrastructure, alongside its role in improving connectivity between Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar. (AI image)
