PM Modi to inaugurate India's longest sea bridge, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link on January 12
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12. This extraordinary sea bridge, spanning nearly 22km and ranking as the world's 12th longest, has been under construction since 2018. The route commences at Sewri in south Mumbai, traversing Thane Creek and concluding at Chirle in the distant outskirts of Navi Mumbai.
According to a TOI report, a senior state government official said, “The state government has extended the invitation to the PM for inauguration of this bridge on January 12.”
Preparations for the inauguration are in full swing, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) initiating the process by floating tenders for event management and project management consultants.
On January 4, 2024, the pricing details for toll rates were disclosed. For a one-way trip, the charge is set at Rs. 250, while a round trip incurs a fee of Rs.
375. Those opting for a day pass will be charged Rs. 625, and individuals seeking a monthly pass will find it available at Rs.
12,500.
Anticipated to accommodate 70,000 vehicles daily, the MTHL boasts a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph for four-wheelers. However, motorcycles, autorickshaws, and tractors are restricted from using the sea bridge. The ambitious project, known as Atal Setu in honor of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, carries an estimated cost of Rs 17,843 crore, making it one of the country's most expensive endeavors.
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Featuring six lanes, the MTHL will have interchanges at Sewri in Mumbai and Shivaji Nagar, Jassi, and Chirle on National Highway 4B on the Navi Mumbai end.
