MSRDC requires thousands of hectares of land across private, government, and forest sectors. Compensating farmers and navigating land-pooling models has historically caused timeline shifts.

The "Multimodal" aspect of the VAMMC is its most defining feature. It is designed to integrate various modes of transport into a single, seamless right-of-way. This includes:

Covering 29.9 km , this phase ensures seamless connectivity to the coastal town of Alibaug, reducing reliance on the older, congested Mumbai-Goa Highway. The route connects vital points, including: Palghar: Virar, Navghar. Thane: Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Dombivli. Raigad: Panvel, Alibaug. Project Status (2026)

: The route provides direct access to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) , the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport , and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). Implementation Phases and Current Status The project is being developed in two distinct phases:

The VAMC is designed to bypass the congested city center of Mumbai, providing a direct route between the northern and southern MMR. It connects seven crucial growth centers: Bhiwandi Kalyan-Dombivali Panvel Taloja Uran Alibaug

[Phase 1: Navghar to Balavali] ----> 96.41 km (Approved for Construction) [Phase 2: Balavali to Alibaug] ----> 29.65 km (Under Planning/Acquisition) Phase 1: Navghar (Vasai) to Balavali (Pen)

Information on are most affected by the land acquisition Current land prices along the proposed route