Excavation for the twin tunnels of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park has progressed by 183 metres. The work marks progress on the long-awaited tunnelling project, with the pace of construction expected to increase as excavation continues.
With each tunnel measuring 5.3 kilometres, the infrastructure is expected to rank among the largest tunnels ever constructed in Mumbai, according to the details shared about the project. The twin tunnels planned under the GMLR project will have three lanes in each direction.
The long-awaited tunnelling work for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project was expected to begin in August 2026, according to the BMC. The project involves constructing twin tunnels beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, each measuring 5.3 kilometres, with three lanes planned in each direction. During an inspection of the tunnelling work, officials were directed to maintain the pace of construction while ensuring safety and quality. The project team has also been asked to regularly assess machinery, technical requirements and manpower needs to support progress and prevent delays. The GMLR project team has been directed to regularly review machinery, technical requirements and manpower needs. These assessments are intended to help prevent construction delays and keep the tunnelling work progressing towards the project deadline while maintaining the required safety and quality standards.