Written by Ai Powered PMC Akbar Jiwani
Special Correspondent: Realestate for Realnewsofindia.com
BMC’s first phase of the Rs 14,000-crore GMLR project is in its final finishing stage; analysts expect a lasting boost to micro-markets between Goregaon and Mulund
Mumbai, 3 October 2026 – Mumbai’s long-awaited Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) is about to reach its first big milestone. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is targeting October 15, 2026 for opening the Dindoshi–Film City flyover, a roughly 1.2–1.3 km, six-lane elevated stretch that will directly link the Western Express Highway at Dindoshi with Film City in Goregaon East.
According to project updates, the main civil work is complete, including all 31 piers, 30 spans, girders and deck slab. Finishing work is under way: road markings, signage, electrical poles, noise barriers, slip roads and traffic-management arrangements. A load test is planned for the second week of October. The flyover, reported to cost about Rs 300 crore, missed earlier deadlines of May and September 2026.
Why the flyover matters
The flyover is the first operational piece of the 12.2-km GMLR, a project estimated at around Rs 14,000 crore that will connect the Western Express Highway with the Eastern Express Highway. The full corridor includes twin tunnels beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park and between the Tulsi and Vihar lakes, which are expected to open by 2027. Officials say the completed link could cut east–west travel time between the suburbs from about 75 minutes to around 25 minutes.
What it means for real estate
Infrastructure has long been the strongest driver of micro-market growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and the GMLR is no exception. Localities such as Goregaon East, Dindoshi, Malad East, Powai, Vikhroli, Bhandup and Mulund are seen as the main beneficiaries. Market commentary cited by property portals suggests that corridor values could rise by 12% to 20% over the next 24 to 36 months as connectivity improves. This is an analyst projection, not a guarantee, and actual gains will vary by project and location.
The timing is significant. Anarock data released on September 28 showed housing sales in India’s top seven cities rose 3% year-on-year to about 100,220 units in the July–September quarter, with new launches up 18% to about 114,320 units. The MMR led all cities with roughly 31,750 units sold. Developers are likely to use improved connectivity as a selling point during the upcoming festive season.
What buyers should keep in mind
Buyers should check RERA registration, project timelines and the actual commissioning status of the corridor before committing. Early price gains often reflect expectations, and the full benefit will only be visible once the twin tunnels are operational.
Opening dates for large civil projects can shift, so the October 15 target should be treated as provisional until the BMC makes an official announcement.
