Bridging the bay and mainland city

The proposed ropeway will connect Gorai, Marve with upcoming Metro line 2A

In the latest development, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has started the process of appointment of concessionaire for the proposed Rs 568 crore ropeway project. The proposed Ropeway will connect Gorai, Marve with upcoming Metro line 2A and the construction is expected to begin from January 2023.

As per the plan, the proposed ropeway corridor will start at Mahavir Nagar Station on the Metro 2A line (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and will also serve the catchment areas up to Borivali suburban station and recreational areas like Essel-World and Golden Pagoda. The 7.2 kilometer long ropeway will further connect the Gorai village. Currently, these places are connected to the mainland city through ferry services.

According to the MMRDA, this ropeway will mainly act as a feeder system to the Metro from the surrounding areas. The Metro Line 2A is reportedly scheduled to be open to the public from next year.

The ropeway will reduce the travel time from Mahavir Nagar to Gorai to 36 minutes from the current 1.5 hours. In fact, it will serve as lastmile connectivity from the Metro Line 2A and Suburban Station.