Current assessments indicate that approximately 84 percent of the overall work on the corridor is complete, with 29 of the 30 proposed stations nearing the finishing stages. The Laxmi Nagar station, which saw no construction activity due to the legal impasse, is now slated for completion by 2027. The site in Vikhroli East was previously owned by Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited, and negotiations for the plot had been ongoing since 2019. The process was repeatedly derailed by legal challenges, including a 2021 notice that was contested in the High Court. Overcoming these administrative barriers, the MMRDA has now acquired the 16,762 square meter plot for a total consideration of approximately 164.31 crore rupees. Records confirm that 157.7 crore rupees have already been paid, and the MMRDA officially secured possession of the land on March 30, 2026.
Operationalization of the Metro Line-4 will follow a strategic three-phase rollout to ensure efficient connectivity. The first phase encompasses a 10-kilometer stretch from Gaimukh to Kadbari Junction featuring 10 stations, where trial runs using a 6-coach train have already been successfully conducted. The second phase, spanning 21.5 kilometers from Kadbari Junction to Gandhi Nagar, is projected for completion by October 2026. The final phase, connecting Gandhi Nagar to Wadala, is targeted for an October 2027 opening. This transformative corridor is set to redefine the commute between South Mumbai and Thane, promising a staggering 50 to 75 percent reduction in travel time while significantly alleviating the persistent traffic pressure on the city's road network.
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