Underground Walkway: Pedestrian travel will become safer, 3 km tunnel to connect metro and bullet train
To provide greater speed, safety, and convenience for Mumbai's future journeys, MMRC has presented a major infrastructure plan. A proposal has been made to construct a 3 km long underground pedestrian walkway from the Science Centre station on Metro Line 3 to the BKC station. This walkway will offer passengers direct, seamless, and weather-resistant pedestrian connectivity to BKC's commercial areas, cultural centres, and the upcoming bullet train station.
MMRC has proposed the construction of a 500-meter pedestrian tunnel between the Science Centre station and Nehru Planetarium. This small but important route will provide tourists with direct access to the cultural complex and reduce road congestion. It will facilitate safe and convenient pedestrian movement in major public spaces in the Worli area. According to MMRC, this network could bring a major change in Mumbai's future transportation patterns and make travel easier for millions of passengers.
Objectives of this project
To improve first and last mile connectivity for passengers.
To reduce road congestion.
To promote unobstructed, safe, and smooth pedestrian movement.
The proposed pedestrian tunnels will be approximately 5 meters wide and will have escalator and lift facilities at their entrances. MMRCL is focused on providing passengers, office-goers, senior citizens, and tourists with uninterrupted and safe passage. The goal is to complete these tunnels by 2029-30. Similar tunnels are successfully operational at Terminal 2 and CSMT, and the new network will likewise make travel within the city more convenient.
The proposed 1.4 km tunnel in BKC is the biggest attraction in the network and will directly connect Metro Line 3 to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train terminal via Tata Colony. This all-weather route will allow passengers to easily switch between the metro and high-speed rail without stepping outside, making travel more convenient and strengthening intercity connectivity.
The cost for these tunnels is estimated to be around ₹250 crore, and BMC and MMRC have jointly decided to bear this expense. After discussions between both organizations, the proposal was given the green light. This initiative is part of a larger plan to integrate different transport systems in Mumbai, making the city’s travel network more seamless and modern.
There is a proposal to construct a 1.1 km underground route from the Science Centre station under Mahalaxmi Racecourse to the Worli Promenade, which will significantly reduce surface traffic. This corridor will provide safe and convenient pedestrian connectivity for commuters, employees, and tourists, as well as easy access to Worli's extremely busy coastal strip.