Mumbai's much-awaited Trans Harbour link to open in Jan; Phase I of Metro 3 in April
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is set to achieve a significant milestone with its likely inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12. Stretching over nearly 22km, including an impressive 16.5km expanse across the sea, the MTHL will stand as the country's longest sea bridge and the world's 12th longest.
Commencing at Sewri in south Mumbai, traversing Thane Creek, and concluding at Chirle in the outskirts of Navi Mumbai, this engineering marvel, in the making since 2018, is poised to redefine connectivity in the region, a TOI report stated.
A senior state government official told TOI, «The state government has extended the invitation to the PM for the inauguration of this bridge on January 12.» The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is diligently preparing for the event, having issued tenders for an event management firm to oversee the inauguration and another for a project management consultant for the bridge's operations and maintenance over the next two years.
While toll rates are yet to be finalized, MMRDA officials suggest a likely range of Rs 250-Rs 300 for passenger cars, with potentially higher rates for freight traffic. Expected to accommodate 70,000 vehicles daily, the six-lane bridge, at a cost of Rs 17,843 crore, boasts a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph, providing a crucial link between Sewri in Mumbai and Shivaji Nagar, Jassi, and Chirle on National Highway 4B in Navi Mumbai.
The MTHL incorporates advanced features like artificial-intelligence-based cameras that promptly alert the control room in the event of vehicle breakdowns.
