Maharashtra Clears Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor Linking JNPT, Navi Mumbai Airport, And Trans Harbour Sea Link: Report

The Maharashtra cabinet has reportedly granted its approval to the Virar-Alibaug MultiModal Corridor.

The state government has sanctioned an immediate Rs 22,250 crore for land acquisition, with total administrative approval standing at Rs 37,013 crore, reported The Free Press Journal.

This project is designed to seamlessly connect major economic hubs like the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport with the Mumbai Trans Harbour Sea Link, creating a new logistics and transport axis.

The 126.3 km corridor will weave together key towns including Vasai, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, and Panvel, while also integrating with a network of crucial national highways and expressways.

To accelerate development, the state has opted to execute the project on the “Build, Operate and Transfer” (BOT) model after an earlier Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) tender process returned bids that exceeded cost estimates.

According to the FPJ report, officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) have indicated that the land acquisition process will now be fast-tracked, with all tendering expected to be completed within the next few months.

This paves the way for physical work on the ground to commence by early 2026.

The first phase will focus on constructing a 96.41 km stretch from Navghar to Balavali.

To ensure financial viability, the cabinet has approved a comfort clause for HUDCO, guaranteeing loan repayments in the event of a revenue shortfall from MSRDC.

Construction will be prioritised on the section that overlaps with the NHAI’s Vadodara Mumbai Expressway, ensuring synergy between the state and national projects.

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