Dharavi Set To Become Key Mumbai Metro Interchange As Line 11 Extension Takes Shape

Dharavi is poised to become a central mobility hub in Mumbai with plans underway to extend Metro Line 11 (Wadala–CSMT) into the heart of the sprawling locality.

The proposed extension, part of the larger Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), will enhance connectivity in the area, complementing the under-construction Metro Line 3 (Colaba–BKC–Aarey) that will pass through Dharavi, Times of India reported.

The extension to Dharavi will have two stations—one in Dharavi and another in Sion with Metro Line 11 likely to be extended westward from Wadala to link with the existing Metro Line 3 station, according to sources cited in the ToI report.

This move is expected to create a vital interchange enabling seamless north-south and east-west travel across the city.

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), which is executing Metro Line 3, has also been entrusted with constructing Metro Line 11. The estimated cost of the project stands at Rs 16,000 crore and is currently in the planning stage.

Officials involved in the project disclosed that the proposed ‘Dharavi Central Metro Station’ could serve as a multi-level interchange, linking multiple Metro corridors.

"There is a proposal to build a Dharavi Central Metro station, which could become the main interchange point for commuters from all directions," one source was quoted as saying by TOI.

"The station is being designed as a multi-level structure that connects the city's north-south and east-west corridors," the source added.

This could significantly reduce travel times, especially for those commuting between the eastern suburbs, BKC, and the airport.

Planners are also focused on integrating feeder bus routes, pedestrian pathways, and cycling infrastructure to ensure smooth last-mile connectivity.

"It's more than just a Metro station. The goal is to build a future-ready mobility hub that brings Metro, rail, buses, and non-motorised transport under one roof," said the official.

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