29km Circular Metro Officially Breaks Ground

The work for the Thane Circular Metro has commenced in the Ghodbunder area. The project is designed to resolve the traffic congestion on the internal roads of Thane city. The first phase of the work has started, and excavation on the roads is expected to begin soon. Currently, commuters traveling to Thane Railway Station from internal areas have no alternative but to use rickshaws or private vehicles, leading to heavy traffic jams.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be around 12,000 crore. It is expected to be a 29 km long corridor with 22 stations, built with the help of Maha Metro.

Thane Municipal Corporation recently granted permission to fell 3,000 trees for the construction, which has sparked resentment among environmentalists. Construction has also begun in the Brahmand area, where barricades have been erected near a local garden, closing off access to the park.

The circular metro aims to provide a much-needed alternative.