By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane – MMR | October 2025
Linking Thane’s Western Heartline to Its Industrial North
Thane’s next major infrastructure leap is taking shape along the Kolshet waterfront.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has finalised the Creek Bridge from Kolshet to Kalher — a 1.64-km cross-creek link designed to ease daily travel between Kolshet–Balkum–Majiwada in Thane West and Kalher–Anjurphata in Bhiwandi taluka.
The contract has been secured by Ashoka Buildcon Ltd., one of India’s leading infrastructure companies, with an approved project cost of approximately ₹288–₹289 crore (plus GST).
Verified Project Snapshot (As of October 2025)
| Parameter | Latest Confirmed Detail |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Creek Bridge from Kolshet to Kalher |
| Implementing Agency | Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) |
| Contractor | Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. |
| Length / Width | 1.64 km × 23.6 m |
| Structure | 1,175 m viaduct + 465 m approach ramps (approx.) |
| Approved Cost | ₹288.18 crore (+ GST) – MMRDA Executive Committee (5 Sept 2024) |
| L-1 Bid Value | ₹289.60 crore (+ GST) – Ashoka Buildcon |
| Execution Period | Up to 42 months (including monsoon period) |
| Status | Letter of Acceptance (LoA) issued; design and environmental clearances under process (Ashoka Buildcon Q3 FY25 Press Release) |
Why This Bridge Matters
When completed, the Kolshet–Kalher Bridge will shorten the daily commute to Kalher and Anjurphata, giving both residents and freight carriers a faster alternative to Ghodbunder Road.
The improved accessibility is expected to open new residential and commercial activity along Thane’s western-to-northern corridor — a stretch already emerging as one of the city’s most promising real-estate frontiers.
Part of a Larger Cross-Creek Network
The Kolshet–Kalher Bridge forms part of MMRDA’s integrated plan to improve regional mobility by linking Thane with Bhiwandi and Vasai–Virar through a chain of new creek connectors:
- Kasarvadavali–Kharbao Bridge (3.93 km) — Approved for Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. at ₹ 1,525 crore (Sept 2024).
- Gaimukh–Paye Gaon Bridge (6.5 km) — Under construction by Ashoka Buildcon.
- Kolshet–Kalher Bridge (1.64 km) — Design and mobilisation phase in progress.
Together, these projects form a north–south creek-connectivity chain across the Ulhas Creek, linking Thane’s western suburbs (Kasarvadavali, Gaimukh, Kolshet) to Bhiwandi’s emerging nodes (Kharbao, Paye Gaon, Kalher).
Execution Status (Verified as of October 2025)
The Letter of Acceptance has been issued, and detailed design work is underway. According to official records, the project remains in the pre-construction / mobilisation phase, awaiting final environmental and creek-crossing clearances.
Recent satellite imagery (October 2025) shows early ground-survey activity near the Kolshet shoreline, but no visible superstructure yet.
TREN will publish verified updates once MMRDA or the contractor releases official progress data.
The Bigger Picture for Thane Real Estate
Each new bridge MMRDA builds reduces Thane’s dependence on Ghodbunder Road and opens new investment corridors.
As these connectors come online, micro-markets such as Kolshet, Balkum, Kalher, and Anjurphata are expected to benefit from better accessibility and growing interest from both end-users and developers.
Also Read:
Gaimukh–Paye Gaon Bridge Under Construction — A New Artery Between Thane and Bhiwandi
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN) — a digital platform dedicated to factual, insight-driven coverage of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s evolving property landscape. With over ten years of hands-on experience in Thane’s real-estate market, Arosh focuses on luxury villas, premium resale properties, NRI transactions, and new-project advisory. His work combines practical field insight with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and market analytics, enabling clients — from individual buyers to developers — to make confident, data-driven property decisions. He is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices of Thane’s new-age property journalism, blending professional advisory with verified urban-development insights.
Disclaimer
All project details in this article have been verified through official MMRDA publications, government notifications, and contractor filings available as of October 2025. This content is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own independent verification and due diligence before entering any property transaction. All logos, names, and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
