Introduction
Mumbai, often tagged as the “City of Dreams,” is a vibrant metropolis situated in the western corner of India. As one of the country’s largest urban hubs and a major financial and commercial centre, it exudes a unique energy that resonates through its bustling streets, historic landmarks, and towering skyscrapers. From the iconic Gateway of India to Marine Drive’s serene shoreline and to the chaotic yet charming local trains, every corner of Mumbai ignites a story of resilience and opportunity.
The Eastern Express Highway (EEH) is a vital 23.55 km arterial road connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai to Thane in the north. Serving as a major north-south corridor, it facilitates seamless travel between Mumbai and its eastern suburbs like Thane, Chembur, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, and Navi Mumbai. This highway plays a crucial role in facilitating smooth travel and supporting the city’s rapid pace of life.
Designed to facilitate smooth traffic movement, the highway plays a crucial role in reducing congestion on Mumbai’s internal roads and serves as an essential route for daily commuters and commercial transport. It features multiple lanes, flyovers, and underpasses, ensuring seamless travel while connecting to other key road networks, including the Western Express Highway (WEH), Eastern Freeway, and Mumbai-Nashik Expressway.
Latest News On Eastern Express Highway
May 07, 2025: BMC has allocated Rs 50.86 crore for a six-month monsoon maintenance plan for service roads along Mumbai’s Eastern and Western Express Highways. Four tenders have been floated to fill potholes, repair trenches, and resurface damaged patches using mastic and asphalt. These 12-metre-wide roads, essential for local access, often deteriorate during rains and are not covered under previous contracts. Separately, Rs 34 crore has been earmarked for pothole repairs in the western suburbs. Additionally, BMC is concretising 450 km of roads citywide, with a May 31 deadline.
December 23, 2024: A new 180-metre signal-free road in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) opened on December 23, easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity. Built by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Rs 3.98 crore, the six-lane road links MTNL Junction to the BKC-Chunabhatti Connector, cutting travel time and ensuring smoother movement.
Running parallel to the Mithi River, this road reduces peak-hour commute time from 30 minutes to just 15. It enhances access to key locations like the MCA Club, Eastern Express Highway, and various consulates, offering much-needed relief to daily commuters.
This project comes as BKC faces increased congestion due to Metro 2B and Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train construction. Supporting existing routes such as the Sion-Dharavi-Kalanagar stretch and Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, the new road strengthens Mumbai’s transport network, ensuring faster and more efficient travel.
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