Mumbai gets Rs 4,535 crore push for urban transport projects

Funding for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) in 2026-27 has been increased to Rs 4,535 crore, nearly 20 per cent higher than the previous allocation.

Of the total amount, the state government will contribute Rs 2,319 crore, while the Centre will provide Rs 2,216 crore. The funds will support infrastructure works under MUTP phases 2, 3 and 3A.

The allocation will be used for ongoing rail corridor expansion, station improvement and congestion relief projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, reported The Times of India.

A major focus in the current financial year is the Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor under MUTP-3. Officials said the project is more than 85 per cent complete and is expected to open within the fiscal year.

MUTP-3A has received the highest allocation of Rs 2,780 crore and includes projects such as the harbour line extension to Borivli, upgrades between Borivli and Virar, and new corridors between Kalyan-Asangaon and Kalyan-Badlapur.