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Weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3, its new A3 gate at Bandra Kurla Complex station has been opened for commuters on Wednesday (October 29), making it easier for commuters to travel. The underground Aqua Line, Mumbai Metro 3, shared a post on X, making the announcement. "The new A3 gate at BKC Station is now open!" the Mumbai Metro 3 wrote in the social media post on Wednesday. The opening of the new gate will make travelling to several locations easier, like One BKC, the Connector side and Jio Garden, via auto. "Easy access for passengers heading towards One BKC, Connector side, or Jio Garden - now reach faster with smoother auto access and reduced vehicle turning time," it added. Here's how netizens reacted on new metro gate opening One of the users took a sigh of relief, saying, "At last. After 13 months." He further asked to open the Sahar Road B1 exit towards the Maratha Sheraton side. "It’s ready, yet being kept closed." Another user wrote, "What about A3, A4, B1, and B2 of the Hutatma Chowk station? Currently, we have to walk all the way to A1 or B4. None of the entries/exits are open between them." While a third user asked when will Mumbai Metro 3 will connect BKC to the Mumbai Metro Line 2B. Mumbai Metro Line 3 inauguration Mumbai's newly inaugurated Metro Line 3 began its services on October 9, the day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aqua Line metro. Built at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore, the newly inaugurated metro line marks as a crucial link connecting business hubs, the airport, and entertainment areas. Spanning 33.5 kilometres, the Mumbai Metro Line-3 will help ensure smoother daily travel between South Mumbai and the suburbs. The fully underground metro, expected to serve over 13 lakh passengers, has connected South Mumbai's heritage spots like Kala Ghoda and Marine Drive. It has also linked major administrative centres, including the Bombay High Court and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Mumbai, India and around the world.
