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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to establish a second Metro station in Dharavi as part of the Metro 11 corridor extension, connecting Wadala to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). This strategic addition is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and support redevelopment efforts in Dharavi, turning it into a key interchange hub between Metro Lines 3 and 11. With the realignment, the corridor will serve as a critical north-south link, easing congestion and offering better access to major transit points including the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Navi Mumbai, and the airport.
Mumbai's Dharavi area is set to gain a second Metro station under the Metro 11 (Wadala-CSMT) corridor, a move expected to transform it into a vital Metro interchange in the city. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) recently approved this realignment to incorporate another station within Dharavi, as part of the Wadala-CSMT line extension. Advertisement
Authorities from MMRDA indicated that this revised plan would allow the new station to act as a connecting point between Metro Line 3, which runs underground between Colaba and SEEPZ, and Metro Line 11. Sources familiar with the development stated that this move was intended to cater to the redevelopment plans for Dharavi and to alleviate travel challenges for its residents.
The new station is proposed to be located adjacent to the current Dharavi Metro station on Line 3. The new alignment is also designed to run parallel to the high-speed rail route and the suburban rail corridor at Matunga, increasing its connectivity potential.
Officials shared that the shift was necessary to align with future redevelopment plans and to maximise the integration between key infrastructure projects. They stated that the revised corridor would create seamless transit links to BKC, Navi Mumbai, and the Mumbai International Airport via Line 3, and would greatly relieve traffic pressure on the road network.
The Metro 11 project, which spans 14.3 km, will now have 11 stations, with construction to be undertaken by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The estimated cost of the extended corridor stands at INR 11,000 crore. This elevated line, originating from Wadala and terminating at CSMT, is expected to enhance access to high-density commercial and residential zones.
Authorities added that the second Dharavi station would act as a key feeder point for thousands of daily commuters, further supporting economic activities and urban development in the vicinity. MMRDA officials observed that the multi-modal connectivity achieved through this new setup will be a game-changer for Mumbai's transport ecosystem.
As this realignment supports both the Metro network and ongoing redevelopment projects, the dual-station model in Dharavi is likely to become a template for future transit planning in high-density areas of the city.
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