MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority will build 7 foot over bridges (FOBs) along the Metro Line 9 corridor. It will improve pedestrian safety and make it easier for people to reach metro stations in Mira-Bhayandar.
The bridges form part of MMRDA’s Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) plan, which focuses on improving connectivity between metro services and other modes of transport while making daily travel more convenient. Metro Line 9 runs between Dahisar East and Mira-Bhayandar. The 11-km corridor has 8 stations and is about to be completed. To improve access to stations and help pedestrians cross busy roads safely, MMRDA has planned 7 foot over bridges under Package 1 of the project.
Location of the proposed FOBs
Western Express Highway
- Dahisar Toll Naka – 145 metres
- Miragaon – 87 metres
Mira-Bhayandar Road
- Kashigaon – 92 metres
- Shivar Garden – 80 metres
- Maxus Mall – 83 metres
- Veg Sagar Hotel – 88 metres
- Sai Baba Nagar – 80 metres
Designed for safety and easy access
The bridges will help people cross two of the busiest roads in the area, the Western Express Highway and Mira-Bhayandar Road. These roads carry heavy traffic and range from 30 to 60 metres in width. Each bridge will be three metres wide and include:
- Staircases
- Lifts for easier access
- CCTV cameras for security
The lifts will help senior citizens, people with disabilities and passengers carrying luggage reach metro stations more comfortably.
Part of larger connectivity plan
MMRDA has already introduced similar multi-modal integration facilities on Metro Lines 2A and 7. The authority now plans to extend the same model to Metro Line 9. According to MMRDA, the new bridges will,
- Improve access to Metro Line 9 stations
- Make road crossings safer for pedestrians
- Reduce the chances of accidents
- Help commuters move more easily during rush hours
- Improve last-mile connectivity
- Strengthen links between metro services and other transport options
- Encourage more people to use public transport
The bridges will also reduce dependence on signal-controlled pedestrian crossings, which could help improve traffic flow at busy junctions.
Metro Line 9 moves towards full operations
MMRDA, in their press release also mentioned that civil construction on Metro Line 9 is almost complete. The authority opened the first phase of the corridor on April 7, 2026, and now wants the pedestrian infrastructure ready before full operations begin. To carry out the work, MMRDA has appointed Speco Infrastructure JV and PRS Infraprojects LLP. The contract for the seven bridges is worth about Rs 82.09 crore.
Officials’ statements
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “While expanding Mumbai’s metro network, it is equally important to ensure that commuters can access and use these systems safely, conveniently, and seamlessly. Multi-Modal Integration plays a critical role in connecting people from their homes, workplaces, and surrounding neighbourhoods to metro stations through well-planned pedestrian and transport infrastructure. Maharashtra is witnessing rapid growth in metro connectivity, with nearly 50 kilometres of metro lines being added every year. Our objective is not only to build metro corridors but also to create an efficient and commuter-friendly transport ecosystem where people can travel effortlessly across Mumbai. The Foot Over Bridges being developed along Metro Line 9 are an important step towards achieving this vision by enhancing safety, accessibility, and overall commuter convenience.”
MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee also said that, “Multi-Modal Integration is a critical component of modern urban mobility planning. The proposed Foot Over Bridges along Metro Line 9 have been carefully planned to improve pedestrian movement, enhance station accessibility, and support efficient dispersal of commuters within station influence areas. By integrating these facilities with the metro corridor, MMRDA is working towards providing a safer, more convenient, and seamless travel experience for citizens while strengthening the overall public transport network of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.”
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