PM Modi to inaugurate final section of Metro 3 in August: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Individuals take journey in a metro prepare after inauguration of the BKC-Worli stretch of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3, in Mumbai, Friday, Could 9, 2025.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday (Could 9, 2025) inaugurated Part 2A of the underground Mumbai Metro Line 3, connecting the Bandra-Kurla Advanced (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk, and introduced that the ultimate section of the hall shall be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August.

Describing Metro Line 3 as an “engineering marvel,” Mr. Fadnavis mentioned the mission overcame vital geological and logistical challenges throughout its execution. “We got here from beneath the Mithi River and have constructed metro stations in congested areas like Girgaon. Solely two stations stay, and as soon as accomplished, Line 3 shall be absolutely operational,” he mentioned.

Following the inauguration, Mr. Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde undertook a journey on the newly accomplished stretch. The 9.77-km section, comprising six stations, obtained security clearance earlier this week from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Security. It will likely be opened to the general public from Saturday.

The Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ hall (Metro Line 3) is the primary absolutely underground metro mission within the Mumbai Metropolitan Area (MMR). The primary part, linking Aarey to BKC, turned operational in October 2024. The ultimate stretch, from Acharya Atre Chowk to Colaba (Part 2B), spans 10.99 km and consists of 11 stations, finally connecting Cuffe Parade to town’s central enterprise districts.

“Since 2022, now we have accelerated the execution of all metro traces. By subsequent yr, 50 km of latest traces shall be added, adopted by one other 50 km the yr after, considerably enhancing public transport within the MMR,” Mr. Fadnavis mentioned.

Based on Mumbai Metro Rail Company Ltd. (MMRCL), the absolutely operational Line 3 is anticipated to serve roughly 13 lakh passengers each day, with every eight-coach prepare accommodating as much as 2,500 commuters. Since its launch, the Aarey-BKC stretch has recorded a cumulative ridership of over 41.6 lakh, with a each day common of 20,030 passengers.

Seamless connectivity amid city challenges

The newly inaugurated part connects key business hubs corresponding to BKC and Worli with cultural landmarks together with Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah, Mahim Church, Shivaji Park, and several other distinguished theatres. The estimated journey time throughout the stretch is quarter-hour.

The development confronted a number of hurdles, together with advanced tunnelling beneath rocky terrain, coastal regulation clearances, site visitors administration in dense city areas, land acquisition, and permissions for mangrove and tree felling. Officers acknowledged that regardless of these constraints, the hall guarantees to alleviate congestion alongside the Western Categorical Freeway and suburban railway traces, whereas enhancing multimodal connectivity in Mumbai.