The Virar Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor (VAMMC), one of Maharashtra’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, has reached a critical milestone. Seven of India’s leading infrastructure companies — Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Navayuga Engineering Company (NECL), Oriental Structural Engineers (OSE), IRCON International, J Kumar Infraprojects (JKIL), Megha Engineering and Infrastructures (MEIL), and Welspun Enterprises (WEL) — have emerged as the lowest bidders for 11 construction packages of the 96.47 km Phase 1 stretch.
The corridor is planned as an 8–14 lane access-controlled highway, being developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Once complete, this mega project will transform connectivity across Raigad, Thane, and Palghar districts, providing seamless travel between Virar and Alibaug while also reducing congestion in Mumbai and surrounding urban clusters.
About the Virar Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor
- Total Project Length: 126 km
- Phase 1 Length: 96.47 km
- Project Authority: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
- Connectivity: Navghar to Balavali
- Scope: 8 to 14 lane access-controlled highway with advanced interchanges and transport integration
- Districts Covered: Raigad, Thane, Palghar
This project is expected to significantly boost trade, logistics, and urban development around Mumbai. It also links with other upcoming expressways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, thereby integrating Maharashtra’s economic corridors.
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Virar Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor Tendering Process & Bidding
MSRDC initiated the tendering process in April 2023, inviting Request for Qualification (RfQ) applications. Out of 28 applicants, 18 firms qualified for the Request for Proposal (RfP) stage in December 2023.
In January 2024, price bids were invited with a 900-day construction timeline. By April 2024, MSRDC received 33 financial bids from 14 firms. The final lowest bidders for each package were announced in May 2024.
Package-Wise Bidders & Financial Quotes
Below are the detailed package-wise results of the bidding process for the Virar-Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor (Phase 1):
Package MMC-1
- Length: 8.27 km
- Chainage: 0.065 – 8.335
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,991.80 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Navayuga Engineering | 2763 |
| Megha Engineering | 2866 |
Package MMC-2
- Length: 12.39 km
- Chainage: 8.335 – 20.720
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,998.10 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Oriental Structural Engineers | 2527 |
| APCO | 2635 |
| Welspun Enterprises | 2689.15 |
Package MMC-3
- Length: 5.28 km
- Chainage: 20.720 – 26.000
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,998.45 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Oriental Structural Engineers | 2672.82 |
| GR Infra | 2766.07 |
| Roadway Solution | 2801 |
| Megha Engineering | 2856 |
Package MMC-4
- Length: 3.26 km
- Chainage: 26.000 – 29.260
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,885.80 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | 2620 |
| Afcons Infra | 2723.40 |
| GR Infra | 2789.07 |
Package MMC-5
- Length: 11.5 km
- Chainage: 29.620 – 40.760
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,899.50 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | 2687.59 |
| PNC Infratech | 2789 |
| Navayuga Engineering | 2845 |
Package MMC-6
- Length: 12.83 km
- Chainage: 40.760 – 53.592
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,911.50 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| IRCON International | 2361 |
| Montecarlo | 2504 |
| L&T | 2560.06 |
Package MMC-7
- Length: 8.61 km
- Chainage: 53.592 – 62.200
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,975 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| IRCON International | 2439 |
| L&T | 2566 |
| Montecarlo | 2615 |
Package MMC-8
- Length: 7.97 km
- Chainage: 62.200 – 70.167
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,664.30 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| J Kumar Infraprojects | 2138 |
| IRCON | 2210 |
| Oriental | 2233.54 |
Package MMC-9
- Length: 7.23 km
- Chainage: 70.167 – 77.400
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,573.70 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Megha Engineering | 2185.86 |
| Navayuga Engineering | 2287 |
Package MMC-10
- Length: 11.22 km
- Chainage: 77.400 – 88.620
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,613.10 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| J Kumar Infraprojects | 2040 |
| BSCPL | 2134 |
| Welspun Enterprises | 2186.99 |
Package MMC-11
- Length: 7.85 km
- Chainage: 88.620 – 96.470
- Estimated Cost: ₹1,533 Cr
| Firm | Bid (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Welspun Enterprises | 1864.71 |
| Gawar | 1934 |
| BSCPL | 1976 |
| J Kumar | 2018 |
Key Observations
- Oriental Structural Engineers, L&T, IRCON, and J Kumar each bagged two packages.
- Navayuga Engineering, Megha Engineering, and Welspun Enterprises secured one package each.
- However, bids were significantly higher than MSRDC’s estimates. For example:
- MMC-1: Navayuga’s bid was 38.71% higher than the estimate.
- MMC-2: Oriental’s bid was 26.47% higher than the estimate.
This cost escalation deadlock now puts the project timeline at risk. MSRDC may need to revise budgets or re-tender contracts.
Virar Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor – Importance of the Project
- Decongestion of Mumbai: Diverts long-distance traffic away from Mumbai’s urban core.
- Regional Connectivity: Links Virar, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Uran, JNPT, and Alibaug.
- Boost to Logistics: Supports freight movement from JNPT Port to hinterlands.
- Urban Growth: Promotes development of new logistics hubs, townships, and SEZs.
Related Projects
MSRDC recently opened bids for other expressway projects as well:
- 136.80 km Pune Ring Road
- 179.85 km Jalna – Nanded Expressway
- 127 km Nagpur – Vijaywada Expressway
- 182 km Nagpur – Chandrapur Expressway
- 156 km Bhandara – Gadchiroli Expressway
Conclusion
The Virar Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor is a crucial lifeline for Mumbai’s future growth, integrating road, freight, and urban development. While the higher-than-estimate bids present a challenge, MSRDC’s decision in the coming months will determine whether work on this mega project begins soon or faces delays.
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