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Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the administration and various government undertakings to ensure that all ongoing infrastructure development projects in the state are completed within the stipulated time frame.
He asked the departments to resolve the problems arising during the implementation of projects at the earliest and plan new infrastructure projects in such a way that they can be completed within two to two and a half years. The Chief Minister stressed that modern technology should be incorporated in the planning and implementation of all development works.
Fadnavis was speaking at a meeting called to review ongoing infrastructure projects in Mumbai suburbs, Thane and Pune.
The Chief Minister directed that Mumbai Metro Line-2B, which will run from DN Nagar to Mandalay near Diamond Garden through the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and includes 19 stations, should be completed by March 31, 2027.
He said the metro line from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli should be completed by December 31, 2026 and directed the urban development department to resolve the land related issues at Shyam Nagar station within 15 days.
Fadnavis further directed that the Sewri-Worli Connecting Road project should be expedited by working round the clock. He asked officials and contractors to focus on how delayed projects can be brought back on schedule and completed on time.
He said that the Metro Line 3 (Mann-Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar) project under Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority should be completed by March 31, 2026.
The Chief Minister also proposed that the BDD Chawl redevelopment be declared an essential project. He said the redevelopment work at Naigaon BDD Chawl should be completed by June 2029, while the Worli project should be completed by May 2029 and the redevelopment of NM Joshi Marg BDD Chawl in Mumbai by June 2031.
Fadnavis directed officials to ensure timely completion of other major projects like Thane-Borivali Double Tunnel, Uttan-Virar Sea Link and Orange Gate-Marine Drive Urban Tunnel. He said that after the Airoli-Katai Naka Freeway becomes operational, the travel time will reduce to only 20 minutes.
He directed that MMRDA should immediately pay the amount required for land acquisition related to these projects. The Chief Minister also reviewed the Wadpe-Thane road project under the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), saying that out of the total distance of 23.8 km, 19 km has been completed and the entire project should be ready by March 2026.
Fadnavis said this road is important for the Samruddhi Highway, and added that the Mumbai-Pune missing link work will also be completed soon.
However, the Chief Minister expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on the Bandra-Versova Sea Link project. He directed the contractor to complete the work on time using state-of-the-art technology.
He also reviewed the Magathen-Goregaon DP Road project being implemented by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and directed that land acquisition and construction of houses for project affected persons be expedited. He said that modern construction technology should be used for these housing units.
Fadnavis directed that more manpower be deployed to expedite the work of the double tunnel from Film City, Goregaon to Khindipada, Mulund, which will improve connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport for residents of the western suburbs.
He said the Central government has given permission for the use of salt-pan land for the Mumbai Coastal Road Project between Versova, Dahisar and Bhayandar and directed that the project be completed in phases by December 30, 2028.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of the development works being implemented by Mahavitaran, Water Resources Department and CIDCO.
–IANS
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