[ad_1]
Referred to as Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge was inaugurated on 12 January by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai. This bridge connects Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities.
A video, shared by the news agency ANI, showcased drone visuals of the bridge, adorned with beautiful lighting, extending over the Thane Creek in the Arabian Sea.
Spanning 21.8 km, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is officially named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. It is a six-lane bridge comprising a 16.5 km stretch over the sea and an additional 5.5 km on land.
ALSO READ: Maharashtra gets Atal Setu, PM Modi takes part in ‘bhajan’: 10 highlights of PM’s visit today
“Atal Setu is the picture of developed India. This is a glimpse of what a developed India is going to be like. In a developed India, there will be facilities for all, there will be prosperity for all, there will be speed and there will be progress. In developed India, distances will be reduced and every corner of the country will be connected. Be it life or livelihood, everything will go on continuously, without interruption. This is the message of Atal Setu,” PM Modi said after inaugurating the bridge and laying the foundation stone for several other developmental projects in Navi Mumbai.
According to the government, the project aligns with the prime minister’s vision to enhance the “ease of mobility” for citizens by fortifying urban transport infrastructure and connectivity, the Mumbai Transharbour Link (MTHL) has been developed, now christened as the ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu.’ Foundation stone for this bridge was laid in December 2016.
The bridge is constructed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
Objective:
The primary objectives of the bridge is to provide expeditious connectivity to Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport, and diminishing travel times between Mumbai and Pune, Goa, and South India.
Also, it aims to enhance connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
The government has installed nearly 400 cameras, thermal cameras for fog detection to enhance security in the bridge.
As per details, the state home department will issue a notification designating jurisdiction for two police stations, with Sewri in Mumbai covering the initial 10.8 km and the remainder overseen by Uran in Navi Mumbai.
Toll charges:
Travelers using the bridge will be subject to a one-way toll of ₹250, said the government, adding, it anticipates an average of 70,000 vehicles daily on the MTHL. Traffic projections by the MMRDA estimate over 1.33 lakh vehicles at the Sewri-Shivaji Nagar/Chirle interchanges by 2032, projected to surpass 2 lakh vehicles by 2042, reported Hindustan Times.
With agency inputs.
Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it’s all here, just a click away! Login Now!
Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.
Published: 12 Jan 2024, 09:53 PM IST
[ad_2]
Source link