The first phase of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR), one of Mumbai’s most ambitious cross-city connectivity projects, has been indicated to be on track for a 2026 opening. The project, undertaken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, has been described as a transformative infrastructure effort intended to ease east–west travel across the metropolitan region. A 12.2-kilometre high-speed corridor is being developed, and it has been conveyed that this link will rely on a combination of underground tunnels, bridges, and traffic interchanges to support smoother commuting between Goregaon and Mulund.
Progress on the flyover forming part of the first phase has been reported steadily. It has been mentioned that 27 out of the planned 31 pillars have already been erected, while construction on the remaining pillars has been underway. According to proposed timelines, the flyover’s west-bound arm has been scheduled for completion by January 2026, followed by the east-bound arm in April 2026. Post-construction activity is expected to be taken up thereafter, with an anticipated opening targeted for May 2026.
This flyover has been viewed as the concluding element of the first phase of the multi-stage project. Future integration of the GMLR with the Versova–Bhayander coastal road has been suggested, which, when realised, is expected to significantly enhance suburban travel. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar has been quoted as saying that “by 2028, commuting through the suburban belt will become very easy,” with both projects expected to serve as major facilitators of smoother mobility.
The overall GMLR initiative has been valued at ₹14,000 crore, and a four-phase implementation structure has been adopted. It has been communicated that the flyover will originate near the Dindoshi court and extend approximately 1.2 kilometres before descending at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. This alignment has been planned to ensure direct entry to the twin tunnels that are proposed for later phases. The flyover has been designed with six vehicular lanes, a raised circular intersection, and pedestrian walkways on both sides, supported by deck slabs intended to enhance structural utility.
Tunnel-boring activity has been projected to begin in 2026, with around one year required to complete the civil engineering aspects. Upon completion of the tunnels, vehicles using the flyover are expected to be granted seamless access, creating a more integrated movement corridor across Mumbai. The project, once fully operational by 2028, has been anticipated to act as a major gamechanger for east–west connectivity in the city, significantly reducing travel time and relieving congestion across several arterial roads.
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