Mumbai Metro Line 11 Bids Open

Construction for Mumbai's second underground metro corridor, Metro Line 11, is advancing as three firms have submitted bids for consultancy services. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) received proposals from Systra MVA Consulting, Padeco, and Oriental Consultants Global for interim consultancy work on the 17.51-km Anik Depot to Gateway of India route. This vital preparatory work, including geotechnical surveys and finalising station layouts, is expected to begin after an agency is appointed in the coming weeks.

The estimated project cost stands at ₹23,487 crore, with funding anticipated from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Maharashtra cabinet approved the project in September 2025, and construction is slated to commence in the first half of 2027, following necessary environmental and statutory clearances. The corridor will feature 14 stations and is designed to enhance connectivity with existing metro lines, the Monorail, and suburban railway stations, offering a crucial alternative to crowded local trains for travel between South Mumbai and the Thane corridor.