By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane | November 2025
Ghodbunder Road has long carried the combined load of Thane’s growing residential population and heavy freight movement between the Mumbai–Ahmedabad and Mumbai–Nashik corridors. This mixed usage has pushed the arterial stretch far beyond its designed capacity, resulting in daily congestion, recurring surface damage and unpredictable travel conditions.
A meaningful change may now be approaching.
According to a review meeting reported by Mid-Day, Thane MP Naresh Mhaske has stated that heavy-vehicle pressure on Ghodbunder Road is expected to reduce once the Delhi–Mumbai freight movement infrastructure becomes operational around 2026. With container traffic shifting to dedicated freight routes, the road could see one of its most significant mobility improvements in recent years.
Why Freight Diversion Matters for Thane
As highlighted in the report, a diversion of freight traffic will directly ease stress on the most sensitive sections of Ghodbunder Road, including:
- Gaimukh Junction
- Owale – Kasarvadavali–Waghbil belt
These zones routinely experience peak-hour slowdowns due to the combined presence of residential vehicles, buses and heavy trucks moving between Bhiwandi, Nhava Sheva and northern logistics hubs.
A reduction in container movement is expected to improve travel-time reliability and reduce congestion-induced delays.
Repair & Upgrade Works Already in Progress
Civic officials confirmed that multiple interventions are now underway across the corridor:
- Resurfacing of worn and uneven stretches
- Reworking lane geometries for smoother merging
- Strengthening flyover components
- Integrating and levelling service roads
- Enhancing drainage in monsoon-affected pockets
These upgrades aim to stabilise the corridor ahead of broader traffic pattern changes.
Parallel works along the Ghodbunder Highway — Thane’s primary connection toward Mumbai — are also progressing toward the January 2026 completion target.
Temporary Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles
To manage ongoing load during repairs, authorities have already imposed time-based restrictions on heavy-vehicle movement, as reported by national outlets. These measures help reduce peak congestion and limit further surface deterioration until permanent solutions take shape.
What This Means for Real Estate Along Ghodbunder Road
Ghodbunder Road continues to be one of Thane’s most active and resilient residential corridors. A gradual reduction in heavy-vehicle intrusion — combined with visible on-ground upgrades — directly enhances liveability, improves commute consistency and strengthens long-term buyer confidence. This reinforces stability and value prospects for mid- to premium-segment homes across Gaimukh, Kasarvadavali, Hiranandani Estate, Brahmand, Owala and surrounding clusters.
Looking Ahead
The next 12–18 months will define how quickly this relief materialises. Key milestones to monitor include:
- Commissioning of Mumbai-linked segments of the freight corridor
- Completion of resurfacing and stabilisation works along Ghodbunder Road
- Updated heavy-vehicle movement policies once freight diversion becomes operational
If timelines hold, Ghodbunder Road could enter a markedly improved mobility phase — one that directly benefits residents, homebuyers and the broader real-estate market.
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN). With over a decade of hands-on experience in residential advisory, villa transactions and infrastructure-led market analysis, he is recognised for data-driven reporting and deep local insight into Thane’s evolving property landscape.
Disclaimer
This report is based on verified information from government agencies and attributed statements published by credible media organisations. Infrastructure timelines, repair progress and policy decisions remain subject to updates by the respective authorities. Readers are advised to refer to official notifications for final confirmation.
