Chinese And Korean Firms Fight It Out To Build India’s Longest Bridge
The much delayed Mumbai Transharbour Link (MTHL) project has finally managed to attract some bidders. The 22 km long cable-stayed bridge across the Mumbai Harbour in the Arabian Sea had failed to attract takers thrice due to the enormity of the project. After being split up into multiple packages, it has seen takers during the fourth call.
Seven international firms are reported to be competing to bag the project, estimated to cost $2.7 billion. Among these are China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group from China, IHI Infrastructure System from Japan, Daewoo Engineering and Construction and SK Engineering and Construction from South Korea. They have bid in partnership with India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Larsen and Toubro (L&T), according to UPS Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The MTHL project is set to provide additional connectivity between the island city and the mainland. It will act as an additional link between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, and also connect the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport to the capital.