Bandra Worli Sea Link Project has been one of the most highly recommended project of all the transport studies done for the metropolitan region. At present, Mahim Causeway is the only link connecting the western suburbs with the island city of Mumbai. Therefore this existing North - South traffic corridor is very congested and during the peak hours results in a bottleneck at Mahim Causeway.
Bandra Cable stayed bridge
Construction of this link will provide an additional fast moving outlet from the island city to the western suburbs & vice versa thereby providing much needed relief to the congested Mahim Causeway. This link will also form a part of the western freeway.
PROJECT FEATURES
The new link will bean eight - lane facility for the exclusive use of fast moving vehicles with limited access (only four wheelers and above). 2 lanes are proposed to bereserved for buses.
Considerable savings in travel time due to increased speed and reduced delays at intersections.
Modern toll plaza of 16 lanes with automated toll collection system.
The link is developed as a "Intelligent Bridge" with a "State - of - the - art" system for system monitoring, surveillance, information guidance and emergency support.
Main Cable StayedBridge of 500 m main span over Bandra Channel and second Cable stayed bridge of main span 150m over Worli Channel
Development of promenade and landscaping to enhance the environment.
A minimum clearance of 20 meters will be provided below the main spans for marine traffic.
State - of - the - art technology used for construction.
Emergency crossovers and Disaster Management Program.
PROJECT BENEFITS / OTHER FEATURES
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Estimated savings in Vehicle Operating Costs (VOC): Rs. 100 Crores per annum.
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Considerable savings in travel time (20 to 30 minutes) due to increased speed and reduced delays (23 signals avoided).
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Stress free driving.
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Reduced accidents.
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Reduction in traffic on existing roads because of traffic diversion to the Sea Link.
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Reduction in Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Oxide Levels in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads.
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Reduced noise pollution in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads.
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No adverse effect on fisheries, marine life and livelihood of fisherman.
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Landscaping along the approaches and waterfront promenade will enhance the environment and add green spots to the city.
10.
Mumbai gets a new landmark.
PROJECT STATUS
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Package I - flyover at Love grove junction has been commissioned on 11th March 2002.
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Packages II & III are also completed and commissioned in February 2003. Promenade along Package III at Bandra is also made open for public use.
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Construction of main bridge under package IV is in progress.
Package I of the Bandra Worli Sea Link project was completed and commissioned on 11th March 2002. This package consists of the 680 meter long flyover at Love grove junction.
