Maharashtra Clears DPR for Rs 58,754 Cr Uttan–Virar Sea Link; MMRDA to Begin Work on Phase I

The Maharashtra government has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and implementation plan for Phase I of the Uttan–Virar Sea Link, a mega project estimated at ₹58,754.71 crore. According to a government resolution (GR), the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been appointed as the implementing agency.

Designed to significantly enhance connectivity between Mumbai’s western suburbs and the Palghar region, the project holds strategic importance, especially with the proposed Vadhavan Port coming up in the area.

Phase I comprises a 24.35-km main sea link along with 30.77 km of connecting roads at Uttan, Vasai, and Virar—bringing the total project length to 55.12 km. The construction is planned to be completed within 60 months.

The state has cleared the DPR prepared by MMRDA and authorised the commencement of works. Subsequent phases of the project will be termed the Mumbai–Vadhavan Expressway Connectivity.