earlier a flyover was considered at this location, but due

 CM Fadnavis said that earlier a flyover was considered at this location, but due to lack of space and dense traffic movement, it was not feasible. As this area is even more congested than Mohammed Ali Road Flyover, a tunnel became the only practical and safe solution. The tunnel will pass beneath nearly 700 properties, century-old heritage structures, as well as the Western and Central Railway lines. Notably, it will be dug 50 meters below Metro Line 3. CM Fadnavis described the project as an “engineering marvel”.

The project aims to be completed by December 2028, with efforts to finish it six months earlier. Renowned engineering company L&T has been entrusted with the work. After the Worli–Sewri Sea Link opens next year and the Coastal Road gets connected, residents of the western suburbs will have two routes to reach the Navi Mumbai Airport. This project will save thousands of hours for commuters and marks a historic milestone for Mumbai’s transport system, CM Fadnavis noted.