Thane is set to undergo significant road infrastructure development to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity. As per Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)’s 2025-26 budget estimate, several major projects have been planned and approved, ensuring a smoother and more efficient transport network for commuters. One of the key projects is the Balkum-Gaimukh Coastal Road, designed to ease congestion on the busy Ghodbunder Road. The road will be 40-45 meters wide and 13.44 km long, parallel to Ghodbunder Road. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved the project with an estimated cost of Rs 3,364.62 crore. The construction will include open-cut sections, embankment roads, and viaduct bridges, requiring 54.29 hectares of land, of which 69.72 per cent has already been acquired. Another critical project is the Thane-Borivali Tunnel, which will pass under the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, drastically reducing travel time between the two locations. Currently, commuters must take the 23 km route via Ghodbunder Road or the Eastern Express Highway. Story continues below this ad The upcoming 11.85-km tunnel, including 10.25 km of underground …