India, May 14 -- In a move to extend the Mumbai Metro network beyond Greater Mumbai limits, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has sent a proposal to the state government seeking approval for the Mira-Bhayandar-to-Virar corridor. As the route's alignment has been altered, the project's cost has spiralled by a whopping 88%-while the earlier estimate was Rs.6,900 crore, it is now Rs.17,724.99 crore.

"The earlier plan was to construct the Mumbai Metro 13 from Shivaji Chowk (Kashimira) to Virar. Now the route will run from Bhayandar to north of Virar at Dongarpada," an official in the know of the project said.

The route was altered for better ridership and financial feasibility. The revised plan will also help in o...