MMRDA speeds up Rs.415-cr rail line

The work on the Rs. 415-cr important east-west connector, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion near the BKC-Kalanagar junction and BKC-Dharavi link, has been fast-tracked. The Santracruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension project will originate from Kapadia Nagar on CST Road near Kurla and terminate at the Vakola junction on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and the project is expected to be completed by 2019. Apart from 3.8km elevated road, the MMRDA will also build an arm towards the MTNL junction on BKC Road under this project. Motorists taking the SCLR extension from the Vakola-end will be able to take a right turn via the 1.1km road and reach the MTNL junction on BKC Road. MMRDA has also planned a BKC connector that will travel from the Eastern Express Highway near Somaiya College to BKC and the Rs.150-crore BKC-EEH elevated road project, currently in progress, will also reduce the load on SCLR to some extent. The 1.6km corridor will pass via LBS Road, Mithi River and Central railway tracks, claimed official sources.