Kharghar, a vibrant node in Navi Mumbai, beckons travelers with its seamless connectivity options. The local train station stands as a pivotal point for visitors, granting easy access to neighboring areas such as Mumbai and Pune. Whether you’re venturing in or out of Kharghar, leveraging the local train services promises a swift and economical journey.
Exploring Kharghar’s Roadway System
Aside from the trains, Kharghar boasts a well-laid network of roads that facilitate smooth transit within the locality. The Sion-Panvel Highway and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway are major thoroughfares that enhance accessibility to and from Kharghar. Travelers can embrace the freedom of road travel, taking in the scenic vistas while moving effortlessly to their destinations.
With the increasing demand of the population, many residential, commercial, and infrastructural projects are on the list for shaping and developing Navi Mumbai’s vision into a whole new vision.
Navi Mumbai Metro, Upcoming International Airport, CBD Belapur/Nerul-Uran Railway Line, Nerul Water Terminal, and Belapur Jetty are some of the key projects that are transforming the modes of transport in the city under CIDCO.
City’s Current entry and exit points-
a. Sion-Panvel Highway:
Sion-Panvel Highway, also famous for its Three Monkeys Statue, is one of the main entrances to Kharghar. It is a very busy area as it is the main Highway that further connects to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Locals call it “The Three Monkey Point” because there are three statues representing the famous quote “See no evil,Hear no evil, speak no evil.”
b. Belapur Connectivity:
Kharghar is well connected to Belapur, another important part of Navi Mumbai via an internal road. This internal road is a convenient commute for residents, students, and professionals working in the Belapur or Seawoods/Nerul bypassing the Highway traffic in peak hours. This road gives access to many educational institutions, hospitals, and shopping centers.
c. Shilphata-Panvel Highway:
Shilphata-Panvel Highway is an important link connecting the Kharghar and Panvel districts and nearby areas such as Rohinjan, and Taloja,. Panvel is easily accessible and is a major transport hub with rail links, and bus terminals.
People who are willing to access Thane, Panvel, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, or nearby adjacent areas from Kalyan, Mumbra, and Bhiwandi localities have an easy access bay using the Mumbra-Panvel or Shil-Panvel Highway. This road can also be used to connect Mumbai-Nashik Highway.
Shil-Panvel Highway is known for its Industrial Urbanization and warehouses, with major vehicular movements of Transporting Trailers/Trucks.
d. Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbor Link:
The latest inclusion in transportation route is The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road(MTHL or Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbor Link ) named after late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The MTHL is a major infrastructural project connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, boosting residential, economy, and Industrial/Business growth in the city. Kharghar will have direct connectivity to this bridge with the help of proposed Coastal roads, which allow residents to travel to south Mumbai and other parts of the city more easily
Upcoming links:
a. Kharghar-Turbhe Tunnel Road(KTLR Project):
In the near future, Kharghar will benefit from the Kharghar-Turbhe Tunnel, a project aimed at improving connectivity between Kharghar and Turbhe.
The tunnel will significantly reduce travel time and ease peak-hour congestion expecting a smooth vehicular moment at the existing Sion-Panvel highway and seamless travel option.
b. Kharghar-Belapur Coastal Road:
An interesting development in the city is another Internal road connecting Kharghar and Belapur providing more transportation alternatives. The proposed coastal road connecting Sector 16 from Kharghar to Belapur Sector 15, this road will strengthen connectivity, giving residents access to employment centers, educational institutions, and recreational facilities with an extension plan to Belapur jetty, Nerul Water Terminal, and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
c. Ulwe Coastal Road:
Ulwe Coastal Road is a game-changer for Kharghar. Once completed, the current Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbor Link can be accessed with the help of Kharghar Belapur costal road directly at sector 16 of Kharghar. This will help travelers to connect the Navi Mumbai International Airport and also South Mumbai.
d.Kharghar Sector 27 and Taloja Phase 2:
Kharghar will be better connected with the new bridge connecting Kharghar Sector 27 and Taloja Phase 2. This bridge will provide better access to Taloja and beyond…
One of the major transport route is Navi Mumbai Metro that is connecting Belapur and Kharghar to Taloja, with NMMT bus services running in Parallel.
Impact on the Real Estate Market:
Improved connectivity to Kharghar will have a positive impact on the real estate market and is currently on the roll concerning the addition of Navi Mumbai Metro to its base connectivity line. The availability of multiple entry and exit points and upcoming projects have attracted the attention of both home buyers and investors. The neighborhood has a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces.
Kharghar’s current and future entry and exit points reflect the city and its commitment to urban development. As these projects move forward, residents, businesses, and visitors can look forward to a more connected and accessible Kharghar. Nodes and strategic location along with a well planned transport network play an important role in the dynamic environment of Navi Mumbai. The future is promising for Kharghar and these developments are meant to improve the quality of life and take the portable to new levels of living.
