Kashigaon, Thane

Protests have erupted in Thane against the proposed Rs 12,100 crore Thane Integral Ring Metro project, with citizens and elected representatives raising concerns about transparency, public consultation, and the potential impact on existing infrastructure & environment The project, approved by the Union Cabinet, is a 29-km loop with 22 stations, with an estimated completion by 2029.

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved the ₹17,724.99 crore Mumbai Metro Line 13 project, which will span 25.03 km and include 16 stations connecting Mira Road, Vasai, Naigaon, Nalasopara, and Virar. The project also features a 4.92-km double-decker bridge for integrated road and metro use.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will inaugurate a 4.4 km section of Metro Line 9 on Republic Day, January 26, 2026. This section includes four stations: Dahisar East, Pandurangwadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon. This partial opening is expected to provide relief to commuters, while the full line is expected to be operational later, improving connectivity in the northern parts of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Two new stretches of the Mumbai Metro are scheduled to open by December 31, 2025. These include the Dahisar East to Kashigaon section of Metro Line 9 and the Diamond Garden to Mandale section of Metro Line 2B. This expansion aims to improve connectivity between Dahisar East and Mira-Bhayandar, as well as provide a crucial east-west corridor. Trial runs are underway already.