MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has floated a tender to appoint a general consultant for the civil works of Mumbai Metro Line 5A. The proposed 11.829 km elevated line will branch into two spurs. One spur will connect to Kalyan, while the other will terminate at Ulhasnagar.
Tender Details:
| Tender Authority | MMRDA |
| Tender ID | 2026_MMRDA_1283742_1 |
| Tender No | MMRDA/MMRP/L-5A/GC/CA293 |
| EMD | Rs 37,00,000/- |
| Contract Period | 48 (Months) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 11/03/2026 |
Scope of Work: Appointment of General Consultant (GC) for Civil Works of Metro Line-5A (Durgadi to Kalyan with spur to Ulhasnagar).
Progress on Mumbai Metro Line 5A
The proposal for the project is expected to be submitted to the Maharashtra government for approval in April. According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the total cost of the project is estimated at ₹4,063.08 crore. However, certain procedural and administrative factors could affect the pace of its implementation.
One of the key challenges relates to land acquisition, which is often a time-consuming process in large infrastructure projects. The proposed corridor will require the acquisition of approximately 16,268 square metres of government land and around 1,738 square metres of private land. In addition to land acquisition, the project will also need to go through environmental impact assessments and various statutory clearances, which may further influence the overall timeline of construction.
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