Mumbai is the financial capital of India, which has more than 1.24 crore population and depends on transport and public infrastructure for connectivity. With the growth of Mumbai city, the city is undergoing a facelift in terms of infrastructural development.
One of the infrastructure developments is the 21.8 km-long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link development that connects Sewri to Navi Mumbai Chirle, which is situated along JNPT road. It is a sea link that is developed by MMRDA, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. These posts tell you about the Mumbai Trans Harbour inks ( MTHL project), opening date, features, and many more.
Mumbai trans harbor link
MMRDA launched the first longest Orthotropic Steel Deck successfully, around 22 km, in MTHL package 2. MTHL launched 15 spans of 32 OSD spans already that have package 2 MTHL. Work on interchange loops and connector ramps connecting the roads to the main bridge had begun. The Mumbai trans harbour link is the longest bridge in India. It is six lanes on the Eastern Express Highway that will begin at Sewri, end at Chirle and cross Thane Creek.
Features of the Mumbai trans harbour link
As per the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link design, the Mumbai end has a three-level interchange that connects to the Sewri Worli and the eastern freeway connector. At the bottom of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, there are spans of steel around 4 km that permit you to move easy of ships towards the JNPT link below to the link. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will have the view barriers at the noise barriers, and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Sewri mudflat area is a safe haven for flamingos and migratory birds.
Land acquisition of MTHL
For the MTHL project development, close to 130 hectares of land is required, to which the CIDCO contributes 88 hectares. The remaining land is private land; the MMRDA compensates owners for this.
Benefits of Mumbai trans harbour link
- The Mumbai trans harbour link makes the route between Navi Mumbai and Mumbai and results in a reduction in travel time between these cities. It helps to decongest the city.
- It made an impact on the real estate market of Navi Mumbai.
- MTHL helps to improve connectivity between the JNPT port and the Mumbai port trust.
- It also helps to make connectivity to Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Monsoon preparedness
The Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee of MMRDA visited the MTHL site on 8 June 2023. As per the reports come from the Indian Express, it has been said by Mukherjee that MTHL mains lay within the limits of the sea. At that time, heavy stormy winds and heavy rain are expected in the monsoon. As this bridge is at the completion of a vital stage, it ensures that all the preparation is done before monsoon.
Conclusion
Mumbai trans harbour link is considered the longest bridge in India that was complete already. This link connects the Sewri to Navi Mumbai, situated along JNPT Road.
