In an important update, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) recently got a major breakthrough in the Vasai-Bhayander Creek Bridge project, as it has received a land parcel of 9.86 hectares for this 6-lane bridge, from the Salt Commissioner’s office.
Confirming the same, MMRDA tweeted, “A major breakthrough in the Vasai-Bhayander Creek Bridge project! MMRDA has received a land parcel of 9.86 hectares for this six-lane bridge. We thank the Government of India, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the Salt Commissioner for granting this land.”
Adding further, the agency tweeted, “We understand the importance of this bridge for the residents of Virar, Bhayander & the surrounding areas. That is why MMRDA has committed to fast-track this project which will reduce the travel time between Vasai & Bhayander by around 45 minutes upon its completion!”
The 4.98 KM long bridge will connect Bhayander West and Vasai West. The 3+3 lanes bridge will be constructed at a cost of over Rs 1,000 crore.
The bridge will also require 3.44 hectares of mangroves area and permission for the same from the forest department is yet to be obtained.
Surjitt Sahani
