This would effectively reduce the commute time from South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai to 30 minutes, changing the entire traffic and development dynamics of the region. The MTHL project is proposed to commence at grade from the east side of Sewri Railway Station on the Harbour Line of Central Railway, proceed to Nhava and terminate at the north of Chirle village with an interchange to National Highway 4B on the mainland. The Project is proposed to be developed through PPP route on BOT basis with a VGF commitment of 20% and commencement of construction is scheduled for 2011. Re-tendering process is likely to be completed in year 2010.

Navi Mumbai International Airport

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will support the rapidly growing air travel needs of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with its increased economic activities such as Navi Mumbai SEZ, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust expansion and other SEZs, which are being established in this region. It is expected to commence construction in 2011 and become operational in a phased manner from 2013 onwards.

Integrated Passenger Water Transport

The state government has proposed a 23Km Integrated Passenger Water Transport system, which will facilitate the water transport from east coast of Mumbai to its satellite cities including Navi Mumbai. This will reduce the road traffic congestion by using the available water channels. Tenders are expected in 2010.

Sion-Panvel Expressway

Proposed expansion of the existing bitumen road into a 10-lane concrete expressway (25 km Sion-Panvel expressway), between the BARC junction in Sion and the Kalamboli junction in Panvel, would offer an excellent connectivity to the Kalamboli Node. The expressway will be an extension of Mumbai-Pune expressway and will have service roads for entry and exit at various points, dedicated lanes for heavy and light vehicles and sub-way / flyovers, where ever required. Proposed expansion is likely to commence construction in 2010.

Seawood –Uran Commuter Rail Link

Seawood - Uran commuter rail link (which is under construction) connects the hub of Navi Mumbai with Ulwe, Dronagiri and Uran. It is 22.50 Kms long and would cater to the daily commuting needs of Navi Mumbai SEZ, proposed Navi Mumbai Airport, Jawaharlal Nehru Port etc. The project is expected to be commissioned by 2012 in phases. This line will facilitate commuters travelling from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai to reach Ulwe, Dronagiri and Uran quickly.

Rewas Port

Rewas Port for which concession is already awarded by Maharashtra Maritime Board/GoM, is planned as a deep drafted multi-purpose port in the Mumbai harbour, with draft deeper than that of Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Mumbai Port, the two major ports of India. Development of this Port would facilitate development of Trade, Commerce and industry in this region. The port will serve as a hub port for South Asia with deep draught channel and berthing facilities for handling very large vessels carrying Containers, Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk as well as Car Carriers.