By Arosh John | Thane Real Estate Expert | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News
MMRDA Initiates DPR for Saket–Padgha Elevated Corridor
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the Detailed Project Report (DPR) process for a new elevated expressway corridor connecting Saket (Thane) to Padgha, which will provide direct access from Thane to the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway).
This development marks a major shift in regional mobility planning, as Thane will no longer rely on Kalyan–Murbad routes to enter the Samruddhi corridor. Instead, the city will gain its own expressway-grade connectivity link into the national expressway network.
Planned Alignment — Originating from Saket, Thane
As per the DPR framework currently under review:
- The corridor is proposed to begin near Saket Junction in Thane, where the Anand Nagar–Saket elevated bypass currently terminates
- It will align along the NH-160 (Thane–Nashik Highway), which is being widened into an 8-lane expressway-standard corridor
- It will pass through the Kalher / Mankoli industrial stretch
- It will merge near the Padgha–Amane interchange, providing direct entry to the Samruddhi Mahamarg
The total corridor length is currently estimated at ~21–22 km, combining elevated structures and at-grade sections. Final alignment and structural specifications will be confirmed once the DPR is submitted and approved.
Why This Corridor Is Significant for Thane
- Direct Samruddhi Expressway access for Thane — without routing via Kalyan or rural access roads
- Positions Majiwada–Saket as a major interchange node, enhancing Thane’s status as a regional mobility hub
- Reduces transit congestion and improves outbound connectivity toward Nashik, Aurangabad, Shirdi, Nagpur, and Marathwada industrial belts
- Complements the ongoing NH-160 widening program between Majiwada and Vadape, aligning with NHAI’s expressway integration plans
Project Status — Officially in DPR Stage
- Stage: DPR & feasibility evaluation initiated by MMRDA
- Next Actions: Alignment confirmation, agency approvals, land mapping, and clearance coordination with NHAI, MSRDC, and Thane Municipal authorities
- TREN will track all official planning updates, alignment disclosures, and DPR filings as they progress
About the Author
Arosh John is a MahaRERA Registered Thane Real Estate Expert, infrastructure analyst, and market advisor specialising in connectivity-led urban development across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). He is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN) — a platform dedicated to fact-checked, policy-aligned coverage of infrastructure, mobility corridors, and real estate transformation in Thane District. With extensive on-ground experience across Thane city, NH-160 corridor, Diva–Dombivli growth belt, and Bhiwandi–Anjur logistics zone, he is known for his research-backed reporting and infrastructure-focused market commentary.
Disclaimer
This update is based on DPR initiation and planning-stage information made available by MMRDA and public infrastructure sources as of October 2025. Corridor alignment, length parameters, cost estimates, and interchange plans may be revised pending technical approvals and authority decisions. This article is intended to inform readers of officially acknowledged infrastructure planning relevant to Thane District. It should not be considered as investment guidance or a confirmation of execution timelines. Readers should refer to government tender documents and future notifications for formal confirmation.
