Alibag–Virar Multi Modal Corridor (MMC)

One of the largest infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region — a 126 km integrated north-south transport corridor connecting Alibag (Raigad) to Virar (Palghar), integrating road, metro and rail

MMRDA  ·  ~126 km  ·  ₹55,000+ Crore

Alibag–Virar Multi Modal
Corridor (AVMC)

The Alibag–Virar Multi-Modal Corridor is one of the largest infrastructure projects planned in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Connecting Alibag in Raigad district to Virar in Palghar district, it creates a powerful north-south connectivity route across the MMR — integrating road, logistics and future rail to drive urban and industrial development across its entire length.

~126 kmAlibag to Virar
8–12 Lane HighwayAccess controlled
₹55,000+ CroreEstimated project cost
2028–2030Expected completion

About the Multi Modal Corridor

Key specifications and investment significance of the Alibag–Virar corridor

Basic Project Information

DetailInformation
Project NameAlibag–Virar Multi-Modal Corridor
Total Length~126 km
Corridor TypeMulti-modal transport corridor
Road Capacity8–12 lane access controlled highway
Estimated Cost₹55,000+ crore
Project AuthorityMMRDA
Start PointAlibag (Raigad)
End PointVirar (Palghar)

About the MMC

The corridor is being developed by MMRDA to improve regional connectivity and support future urban and industrial development. It is designed as a multi-modal infrastructure project integrating road, logistics and future rail systems — functioning as Mumbai's outer ring road.

Key Facts & Investment Impact

  • Total length: ~126 km from Alibag to Virar across MMR
  • Integrates road, metro and rail in a single corridor
  • Connects India's upcoming airport to its largest port
  • Major driver of industrial and logistics land demand
  • Will create thousands of warehousing and logistics jobs
  • Expected to boost land value by 40–60% along its route

Corridor Route & Development Phases

Locations along the corridor and three-phase construction plan

Major Locations Along the Corridor

The corridor passes through multiple districts across the MMR, connecting important urban and industrial zones from Raigad in the south to Palghar in the north.

Alibag Pen Panvel Uran Dronagiri Ulwe Taloja Kalyan Bhiwandi Vasai Virar

Route map available at: assets/images/avmc-route-map.jpg

Project Development Phases

The corridor is being developed in multiple phases to manage construction, funding and land acquisition.

Phase 1
Virar → Bhiwandi → Kalyan

Northern section connecting Palghar to Thane district

Phase 2
Kalyan → Taloja → Panvel

Central section through industrial and logistics zones

Phase 3
Panvel → Pen → Alibag

Southern section through Raigad growth corridor

Project Timeline

From concept to completion — the development journey of the AVMC

2011 — Concept Proposed

Project concept proposed to address north-south connectivity gaps across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

2016 — Detailed Planning

Detailed planning initiated by MMRDA to define the corridor alignment, capacity and phasing.

2020 — DPR Preparation

Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation commenced, covering alignment, engineering and cost estimates.

2023 — Land Acquisition

Land acquisition process started across multiple districts along the corridor alignment.

2025–2026 — Construction Acceleration

Construction expected to accelerate significantly across all three phases of the project.

2028–2030 — Major Completion

Expected completion of major sections — transforming north-south travel time from 4–5 hours to approximately 1.5–2 hours.

Infrastructure Features & Connectivity

A fully integrated multi-modal corridor with links to airports, ports and expressways

Infrastructure Features

Multi-Modal Infrastructure Design

The corridor is designed to integrate road, logistics and future rail systems in a single right-of-way — reducing congestion inside Mumbai city and supporting large-scale urban development.

8–12 lane access-controlled highway

Dedicated service roads on both sides

Multiple flyovers and interchanges

Provision for future metro / rapid rail corridor

Logistics and freight transport integration

Connectivity with Major Infrastructure

The corridor integrates with all key infrastructure projects in the MMR — creating a comprehensive transport network that redistributes traffic and unlocks development across Raigad and Palghar.

Direct access to Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu)
Connectivity to Navi Mumbai International Airport
Link with Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)
Integration with MMR metropolitan transport network

Major Highway Connections

Mumbai–Pune Expressway
NH-66 (Mumbai–Goa Highway)
NH-48 (Mumbai–Delhi Highway)
JNPT port connectivity routes

Travel Time Impact

How the MMC will transform north-south travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Alibag (Raigad) → Virar (Palghar)

Current Travel
4–5
hours by road
After MMC
1.5–2
hours

This dramatic reduction in travel time is expected to drive 40–60% land value appreciation along the corridor — particularly in Pen, Chirner, Vasheni, Dronagiri and Bhiwandi.

Economic & Real Estate Impact

How the MMC is reshaping land values and driving investment across the region

Location Advantage

Our land parcels are strategically positioned along the MMC corridor — in Pen, Dronagiri, Chirner and surrounding zones that infrastructure experts expect to see the strongest land demand growth.

Investment Impact

The corridor is expected to boost land value by 40–60% along its route. Key real estate growth zones include Pen, Chirner, Vasheni, Sai, Karnala, Dronagiri, Bhiwandi and Vasai–Virar.

Invest Before Completion

With construction accelerating in 2025–2026 and completion expected by 2028–2030, investing now — before land prices fully factor in the corridor — maximises appreciation potential.

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Source: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)  |  mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in