Navi Mumbai Metro expansion worth Rs 5,575 crore to strengthen airport connectivity

The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 5,575 crore expansion of the Navi Mumbai Metro network to improve connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The project includes Metro Line 1A and Metro Line 2 and will create a continuous 28-km corridor extending from Sagar Sangam to the airport.

Officials said the expansion will add 13 new stations across residential, commercial and infrastructure hubs in the city. Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) will contribute Rs 376 crore towards the 1.3-km section falling within airport limits.

The metro expansion forms part of a wider Rs 22,611 crore infrastructure package approved for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to improve mobility and reduce congestion.

Authorities said the project is intended to strengthen public transport integration, support future urban growth around the airport region and improve connectivity between key nodes in Navi Mumbai.

The project is expected to play a significant role in integrating the new international airport with the region’s broader transport network.