Mumbai: Excavation for the launching shaft of the 5.3-km, triple-lane twin tunnel under the ambitious Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is advancing swiftly in Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, Goregaon. Covering an area of 100 × 50 meters and reaching a depth of 10 meters, the work includes rock anchoring to stabilise the excavation walls. Operating 24×7 on a war footing, the project aims for completion by December 2028.

Tunnel Boring Machines to Begin Work in 2026

The 200 m long, 50 m wide, and 35 m deep launching shaft will serve as the entry point for lowering and assembling the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). Two advanced TBMs are required for the twin tunnels. All components of the first TBM have arrived, but tunnelling will commence in August 2026. Components of the second TBM ar

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