Travel Across Mumbai In 59 Minutes — Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Outlines 2029 Infrastructure Vision

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that Mumbai’s transport infrastructure will be fully integrated by 2029, enabling city-wide travel in just 59 minutes, The Times of India reported.

Speaking at a real estate conclave on Thursday (18 October), he said the establishment of a war room has allowed all agencies in Mumbai to coordinate efficiently, accelerating key infrastructure projects.

With the completion of major projects such as Atal Setu and Navi Mumbai International Airport, the state government is now focusing on developing Navi Mumbai as the “third Mumbai.”

Fadnavis highlighted plans for an Edutech City, where 60 per cent of data centres will be located and only 12 universities among the global top 50 will be permitted, anticipating around one lakh students to study there.

Fadnavis emphasised vertical construction in Mumbai to address space constraints, noting that modern technology ensures high-rise safety.

He also addressed illegal constructions, particularly in Thane, Mira-Bhayandar, and Vasai-Virar, introducing a geo-spatial monitoring system integrated with building plans.

Unauthorised constructions will be identified in real time and treated as illegal.

Highlighting the city’s long-standing traffic congestion, Fadnavis cited ongoing projects such as the coastal road, Virar-Alibaug road, parallel roads along the Western Express Highway, and the Worli-Sewri connector.

Integration of all metro lines is expected to make city-wide travel possible within 59 minutes, with completion targeted before the 2029 elections.

Fadnavis criticised 'bad' activists for obstructing infrastructure development, referring to instances where Metro III and the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link faced delays despite mitigation measures for environmental concerns.

He emphasised that water bodies in Navi Mumbai will remain protected, with temporary adjustments allowed to accommodate flamingos without disrupting flight paths.

The CM reiterated that these initiatives aim to make Mumbai more navigable, modern, and globally competitive, while balancing urban growth with environmental and safety considerations.

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