MMRDA announces ₹2,700-cr infra projects

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced plans to build infrastructure projects worth ₹2,700 crore in Thane, Palghar, and Bhiwandi. The authority has issued a tender seeking the appointment of an experienced agency to conduct feasibility studies and prepare detailed project reports (DPRs) for the targeted projects. The infrastructure development projects for which MMRDA has initiated the process include Thane approach roads at Gaimukh (Thane) to Paye Gaon, Kasarvadavali (Thane) to Kharbao, and Kolshet (Thane) to Kalher (Bhiwandi) at a cost of ₹1,162 crore. Feasibility studies and DPRs are also being prepared for the Naringi Creek Bridge between Marambalpada Jetty and Datiware and a bridge on the Vaitarna River to provide connectivity between Palghar and Virar at an estimated cost of ₹741 crore. The authority has also proposed connectivity between Shilphata and Mankoli, for which feasibility studies and DPRs will be carried out at a cost of INR 614 crore. In addition, the MMRDA is planning a road from Gandhari Bridge Kalyan to NH-3 via Sape Road, including the widening of the Gandhan Bridge, at a cost of ₹148.62 crore.