The Thane-Borivli twin tunnel project is set to gain momentum with the launch of its first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Nayak’ on Monday. The 11.84-km underground corridor is being implemented by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)and executed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. mid-day got an exclusive look at the preparations on site.

Team behind TBMs ‘Arjuna’ and ‘Nayak’,  which are being launched in phases at Manpada, Thane, on Friday