With the KDMC-Shilphata Belt benefiting from over ten new transportation infrastructure projects, the Airoli-Katai Freeway stands out as the most impactful, addressing key connectivity challenges and significantly enhancing the region's business potential
Travel time to Mumbai
Existing route to reach Eastern Expressway (In White) & Airoli Katai Freeway in Yellow The Katai-Airoli Freeway is set to significantly benefit daily commuters from the KDMC-Shilphata region, including Ambernath and Badlapur, by reducing travel time to Mumbai.
Currently, the journey from the KDMC region to the Airoli Bridge takes approximately 45 minutes to over an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
The new six-lane freeway is expected to cut travel time by nearly 50%, offering substantial relief to daily commuters.
This reduction will be particularly beneficial for those commuting to key business hubs such as Mulund, Ghatkopar, Powai, Andheri, and South Mumbai.
Connecting central region of KDMC - Shilphata Region to western Mumbai through Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR)
Airoli - Katai Freeway and Goregaon Mulund Link Road In Yellow A key advantage of the Katai-Airoli Freeway is its close connectivity to the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR).
Currently, traveling to Goregaon from KDMC region takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. With the new freeway, travel time is expected to be reduced to under an hour, significantly improving connectivity to Mumbai's western suburbs and vice versa.
This reduction in travel time has the potential to significantly boost the economic growth of both regions, particularly benefiting the KDMC-Shilphata belt. With drastically lower real estate prices than Goregaon and its surrounding areas, this region is poised to attract increased residential and commercial investments.
Scope of property appreciation
Under construction Lodha Palava Premier near Airoli Katai Freeway The freeway significantly cuts travel time to key business hubs like Airoli, Ghatkopar, Powai, Andheri, Goregaon and South of Mumbai.
Faster access to commercial centers is expected to increases the demand for housing, driving up property prices. Improved accessibility will attract homebuyers looking for affordable housing with better connectivity.
The KDMC-Shilphata belt, including areas like Dombivli, Kalyan, Ambernath and Badlapur, offers good projects and lower property rates than Mumbai’s western suburbs.
Demand for commercial segment
Under construction Lodha Business District in proximity to the Airoli Katai Freeway With reduced commute times, businesses may look at KDMC-Shilphata as a viable location for commercial offices and retail spaces.
HDFC Bank has recently leased over 1 lakh sq. ft. of office space for its national training center at Lodha Business District. The facility is located in the right-side building shown in the image above.
Over the past three years the Shilphata region has witnessed a surge in commercial office space developments, with leading developers such as Lodha Group, Runwal Group, and Paradise Group launching new projects. This marks a significant shift from previous years, highlighting the area's growing prominence as a commercial hub with competitive pricing.
Artistic impression of Office Space from Runwal at Dombivli in proximity to Airoli Katai Freeway Proximity to other mega projects and business hubs
Under construction Bullet Train near the Airoli Katai Freeway The Airoli-Katai Naka Freeway is not the only major infrastructure project in the Shilphata region. While it stands as one of the most significant developments, the area is also witnessing several other mega projects that are set to enhance connectivity and drive growth.
The following are some key connectivity projects complimenting the Airoli - Katai Freeway, these projects are either in close proximity to the freeway or play a crucial role in enhancing access to major upcoming infrastructure developments linked to it.
Kalyan Dombivli Badlapur Highway
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