Infrastructure
MMRDA Plans 1,000 Crore Elevated Road To Connect Trans Harbour Link With Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Amit Mishra
Mar 10, 2023, 10:59 AM | Updated 11:21 AM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
The under-construction Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) will be connected with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
The plan to link two critical infra projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan region (MMR) is an attempt to solve heavy traffic jams and was disclosed by the officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The plan was almost a decade old, however, it could not get implemented due to the delay in the MTHL.
As per the basic plan the MTHL will land into Chirle in Navi Mumbai, and an elevated corridor, will be constructed at a cost of Rs 1000 crore, connecting the expressway to MTHL with an interchange at Chirle.
Chirle is a fast-developing residential area adjoining Uran and Ulwe, on the outskirts of Navi Mumbai.
The new corridor will help the commuters to directly reach Pune from Worli in South Mumbai without getting stuck in the traffic and will also save travel time by over an hour.
The MMRDA has undertaken the implementation of the MTHL project connecting Sewri on Mumbai side to Chirle on Navi Mumbai side.
Popularly known as the Sewri Nhava Sheva Harbour Link, the MTHL is a 22-km-long six-lane bridge, 16.5 km of which would be over the sea and about 5.5 km viaduct on land on either side
Touted as India’s longest sea bridge, the sea link reduces the travel time between South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to just 20 minutes from the present two hours.
Currently, 93 per cent of the work on the project is complete and the bridge is expected to open in December 2023.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.