MMRDA speeds up ₹17,843-cr MTHL project

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has fast tracked construction work on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) 6-lane bridge connecting Sewri with Nhava Sheva, said Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, Sanjay Khandare, adding that the casting work for the first leg of the package-3 has been started. The project is significant as far as connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai is concerned. Package-3 consists of construction of 2.5-km viaduct and 1.5-km grade work from Gavan village to Chirle Village connecting NH-4B. Package-1 includes running from Sewri up to 10.38-km (10.38 km); Package-2 includes running from step 10.38-km up to step 18.187-km (7.807 km); and in package-3 work includes running from step 18.187 up to Chirle village (3.613 km). The MTHL project will ease traffic congestion in the island city by improving connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai; it also holds a huge potential for developing various areas in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including Navi Mumbai and Raigad, besides generating huge job avenues for locals.