By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane – MMR | October 2025
A New Continuous Express Corridor
Mumbai’s east-suburbs and the adjoining Thane–Mulund belt are being stitched into a single, high-speed mobility corridor. Beginning at the Eastern Freeway in South Mumbai, the route continues through a new elevated section along the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) via Ghatkopar, extends north to Mulund (Anand Nagar), then further through Thane (Saket), and finally merges into the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway) network.
For Thane, this corridor is more than a road project — it’s an economic spine that promises to reshape mobility, logistics and residential growth. Each section improves access, shortens commutes, and enhances the logic of Thane’s emerging micro-markets.
Corridor Section 1 – Eastern Freeway (South Mumbai → Ghatkopar)
The Eastern Freeway, operational since 2014, runs ~16.8 km from P D’Mello Road (South Mumbai) to the Eastern Express Highway at Chheda Nagar (Chembur–Ghatkopar junction).
It forms the southern anchor of this entire corridor — a direct, signal-free route from the island city into the eastern suburbs.
With this section complete, Mumbai’s internal bottlenecks are already eased; the next challenge lies northward — linking Ghatkopar to Mulund without signals.
Corridor Section 2 – Ghatkopar → Mulund (Elevated Corridor along EEH)
The 13.4 km elevated road from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar (Mulund) is under construction along the EEH.
Awarded to Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd., this corridor will remove the final signal stretch between the Eastern Freeway and Mulund–Thane.
According to MMRDA updates and verified contract details, the project will enable seamless northward flow, reducing travel time from Ghatkopar to Mulund by over 30 minutes during peak hours.
Status: Construction in progress.
Real-estate impact: Mulund (E) and the Wagle Estate fringe will gain stronger pricing and buyer interest as this link nears completion.
Corridor Section 3 – Mulund → Thane (Anand Nagar to Saket Elevated Road)
The following critical section begins at Anand Nagar (Mulund border) and connects directly to Saket in Thane through an ~8.2 km six-lane elevated road.
J. Kumar Infraprojects Ltd. has been awarded the contract with a 48-month timeline (~₹1,847 crore budget).
This section bridges Mumbai’s EEH corridor with Thane’s intra-city network and is expected to dramatically decongest the Saket–Majiwada junction.
Once complete, vehicles from Ghatkopar and Mulund will be able to enter Thane’s core without traffic signals.
Why it matters: Saket and nearby localities (Majiwada, Balkum, Kasheli) will transform from bypass zones into prime residential connectors within Thane’s mobility grid, promising significant growth and potential.
Corridor Section 4 – Thane (Saket) → Samruddhi Expressway Access
The Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (701 km Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway) now terminates at Aamne village in Thane district.
To connect this terminus to the city, the MMRDA has approved a 29 km elevated corridor linking Aamne (Bhiwandi fringe) to Saket.
Budgeted at approximately ₹6,000 crore, this link will enable direct flow from the Samruddhi Expressway into Thane and further into Mumbai’s eastern suburbs.
Status: Approved and in design stage as of October 2025.
Strategic significance: Once completed, Thane will serve as the gateway to the Samruddhi corridor for the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region, strengthening its role as a logistics and residential hub.
Market and Investment Implications for Thane–Mulund Region
• Signal-free connectivity drives value: Each section reduces travel friction and adds premium to adjacent zones.
• Emerging nodes: Wagle Estate, Balkum, Sonarpada, Saket–Kasheli, Majiwada, Mankoli, and the Thane–Dombivli Link Road (TDLR) corridor are poised for above-average appreciation — these locations converge key metro lines, expressway access and future commercial development.
• Investor timing: The pre-completion phase (2025–2027) offers superior entry value before the corridor is fully operational.
• Execution risk: Land acquisition and environmental approvals must be tracked; project timelines may shift based on official tenders.
• Narrative advantage: Properties that can factually claim “Samruddhi Express Link / TDLR proximity” will attract higher visibility and buyer confidence through 2026–27.
Why This Matters for Thane’s Urban Future
The chain of connectivity from South Mumbai → Ghatkopar → Mulund → Thane → Samruddhi Expressway is not merely a road sequence — it’s the geography of future growth.
It anchors Thane’s position as the northern command core of MMR for housing, logistics and commerce.
For developers and homebuyers alike, understanding where each section lands will be the difference between being in the next growth arc or outside it.
Also Read:
- Ghatkopar–Thane Elevated Freeway and Saket Link Explained
- Thane 2025–2030 Infrastructure & Investment Blueprint
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). With over a decade of experience in the Thane real-estate market, he specializes in luxury villas, premium apartments and infrastructure-led investments across MMR. His research-driven approach and local expertise help buyers, sellers and developers translate policy and connectivity shifts into sound, data-backed decisions. Arosh is building TREN as the definitive knowledge platform for credible real-estate intelligence in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Disclaimer
The information presented here is for general awareness and does not constitute investment advice. Infrastructure timelines, budgets and alignments are subject to change as per official government notifications (MMRDA / MSRDC). Readers and investors are advised to conduct independent due diligence and verify details from primary sources before making any decisions. All names, projects and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
