If you’re living in Mumbai, you already know that there are many infrastructure projects currently under construction. From the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road or MTHL to the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor. One such infrastructure project is the Versova-Bandra Sea Link or the VBSL. The sea link is also known as Vesave Vandre Sagari Setu. The project went under construction in the year 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming project.
Versova Bandra Sea Link: All You Need To Know About It
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This particular project will connect the neighbourhood in Andheri, Versova, to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The project is a part of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project. It will be a total of 17.7 kilometres long and will have eight lanes in total.
This will help in reducing traffic congestion. The cost of the project which was initially estimated at ₹4,045 crores has now risen to ₹11,333 crores, according to an India Times article. The construction of this project began in the year 2019 and is supposed to end in the year 2027.
The sea link will have controlled access which means that only fast-moving vehicles will be allowed on the sea link. This also means that public transport vehicles will not be allowed.
Most of the people in the working class in Mumbai travel via public transport as that is the only affordable way to get around in Mumbai. This means that most people would not be able to avail of this bridge unless they own a four-wheeled vehicle.
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Facilities And Other Information About The Sea Link
This particular ceiling is said to be equipped with state-of-the-art technology which will aid in monitoring and controlling traffic, surveillance, and in providing emergency support. It is also said that the sea link will incorporate environment-friendly designs.
Although the bridge has been the subject of much controversy, its completion is eagerly awaited by many people. It is said that the project will considerably boost connectivity in the city.
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