Built at a cost of around Rs 17,840 crore, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nahwa Shiva Atal Setu bridge is the longest bridge in India and also the longest such structure over sea in the country. In a release on Monday, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said Atal Setu (formerly the Mumbai Trans Harbor Link or MTHL) “is a symbol of modern infrastructure, safety and efficiency”. emerging”.
The government agency said that the bridge, which spans over the Thane Creek, facilitated the movement of 83,06,009 vehicles during the last year, which has contributed to smoother and faster transit between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Played a role.
According to an MMRDA report, an average of 57,525 vehicles per day will use the bridge by 2021 (the structure was inaugurated after considerable delay) and 88,550 vehicles by 2031.
With an average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles since its inauguration, the bridge saw its highest single-day count of 61,807 on January 14, 2024, when it was opened for public use, the release said.
77,28,149 cars, 99,660 minibuses and LCVs, 1,17,604 buses and two-axle trucks, 1,99,636 three-axle vehicles, 1,60,061 four- to six-axle vehicles and 899 over-dimension vehicles were used. In the last one year, the MMRDA indicated outside
“In just one year, it has transformed the travel experience of over 8 million vehicles, contributing to the economic and social development of the region,” the release quoted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as saying.
Atal Setu’s robust traffic management and emergency response systems, including Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Fire Rescue Vehicles (FRVs), maintenance teams, and patrolling units, have made it possible to operate without incident, the release said. Ensured handling of any disruption operations and emergency incidents.
“Three specialized teams work 24/7 to monitor traffic, provide medical assistance (in case of injury) and clear barriers, minimize risks and maintain high safety standards.”
The six-lane bridge is approximately 16.5 km over sea and 5.5 km over land, intended to provide a fast connection between Mumbai International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (expected to be operational later this year). To provide communication.
It has reduced travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India, besides improving connectivity between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.