By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane – MMR | November 2025
Ghodbunder Road’s Second Act
Ghodbunder Road has evolved from a peripheral stretch of Western Thane into one of the most infrastructure-powered corridors in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Connecting the Eastern Express Highway, Western Express Highway, the Bhiwandi logistics belt, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor and the core city, it now functions as Thane’s primary mobility spine.
Multiple independent market reports consistently position Thane among India’s most resilient housing markets, with Ghodbunder Road emerging as one of the most absorption-driven and future-ready micro-markets.
Today, the corridor has entered Phase 2 of its growth cycle — driven not by sentiment, but by large, ongoing infrastructure execution.
Ghodbunder Road 2.0 — What’s Driving the Transformation (As of November 2025)
1. Ghodbunder Highway Upgrade — Target Completion: January 2026
State authorities have confirmed that all pending works on the Ghodbunder Highway are being targeted for completion by January 2026.
Scope:
• Integration of key service roads into the main carriageway
• Resurfacing of the Gaimukh Ghat stretch
• Utility relocations (water supply, power, telecom)
• Removal of bottlenecks and traffic conflict points
Impact:
A smoother, high-capacity arterial road — enhancing commute reliability and strengthening western Thane’s liveability quotient.
2. Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel (10.25 km | Under Construction)
MSRDC has advanced excavation work on both ends of the tunnel, with measurable progress on the Thane-side shaft.
Once completed (expected FY 2028):
• Travel time drops from 60–90 minutes to ~15 minutes
• Ghodbunder Road gains direct access to the Western Express Highway
• Western MMR employment hubs become within easy reach
Impact:
Catalyst for demand in Kasarvadavali, Patlipada, Manpada, Gaimukh — micro-markets poised for residential and commercial uplift.
3. Thane Coastal Road (Balkum → Gaimukh | 13.5 km)
CRZ clearances secured; contractor mobilised; early activities initiated along the Balkum belt.
Benefits:
• Parallel mobility corridor reducing pressure on Ghodbunder Road
• Opens a new waterfront development strip
• Links Balkum, Manpada, Kolshet and Gaimukh more efficiently
Impact:
Transforms Western Thane into a dual-spine connectivity zone.
4. Cross-Creek Bridge Network to Bhiwandi (All Awarded)
All three bridges connecting Ghodbunder Road to the Bhiwandi industrial-logistics region are officially awarded:
• Kolshet – Kalher Bridge: Awarded to Ashoka Buildcon; construction underway
• Gaimukh – Payegaon Bridge: Awarded under MSRDC; piling and foundation activity initiated
• Kasarvadavali – Kharbao Bridge: Awarded by MMRDA; mobilisation expected shortly
Impact:
Positions Ghodbunder Road as the western gateway to India’s most active warehousing hub, boosting rental values and job-access attractiveness.
5. Metro Convergence — Lines 4, 4A & 5
Metro Line 4 / 4A (Wadala–Thane–Kasarvadavali–Gaimukh):
Construction active across Kapurbawdi, Kolshet, Waghbil and Kasarvadavali.
The Gaimukh → Cadbury Junction stretch is being targeted for early operations by January 2026, subject to system readiness.
Metro Line 5 (Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan):
Viaduct, tunnelling and pier activity continue across the Thane–Bhiwandi segment.
Impact:
Creates a multi-modal mobility hub across the entire corridor, supporting denser redevelopment and higher end-user preference.
6. Thane Internal Ring Metro (29 km | 22 Stations)
Approved in 2024; consultant selection and DPR preparation are progressing.
The alignment will loop the city via Kasarvadavali → Waghbil → Kolshet → Balkum → Wagle Estate → Teen Hath Naka → Kapurbawdi.
Impact:
Long-term restructuring of intra-city mobility, TOD zoning, and redevelopment patterns across Western Thane.
How Buyers & Investors Should View Ghodbunder Road (2025–2030)
This is an infrastructure-led appreciation cycle.
Price movements are tied to milestone execution — not speculation.
Pre-visibility is the ideal entry window.
Markets typically re-rate after metro test-runs and tunnel progress becomes visible.
Choose credibility over marketing.
MahaRERA-registered developers with clear OC pathways will lead absorption.
Expect long-term stability, not short spikes.
Ghodbunder Road is transitioning into Western Thane’s economic and mobility hub.
For personalised, infrastructure-backed investment advisory across Ghodbunder Road, Western Thane and emerging MMR growth corridors — connect with Arosh John.
Trusted by homebuyers, NRIs and developers for fact-based guidance and strategic insight.
About the Author
Arosh John is recognised as one of Thane’s leading real-estate consultants and a foremost authority on infrastructure-driven property markets across the MMR. Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN), he combines over a decade of market expertise with deep knowledge of urban planning, infrastructure execution, regulatory frameworks and micro-market evolution. He advises homebuyers, developers and NRI investors seeking data-backed clarity and long-term value in Thane and MMR’s fastest-growing corridors.
Disclaimer
This article is based on verified updates from MSRDC, MMRDA, TMC and credible public news sources as of November 2025. Timelines and specifications are subject to updates by the respective authorities. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners.
