Mumbai: The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu in honor of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12, as announced by the Chief Minister’s Office.
The Mumbai police have implemented specific regulations for the use of the bridge, stating that four-wheelers, including cars, taxis, light motor vehicles, minibuses, and two-axle buses, will have a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph. However, the speed will be restricted to 40 kmph during the ascent and descent of the bridge to ensure safety and prevent inconvenience.
Notably, motorcycles, autorickshaws, tractors, and certain other vehicles are prohibited from using the sea bridge. Additionally, multi-axle heavy vehicles, trucks, and buses heading towards Mumbai are directed to use the Mumbai Port-Sewri Exit (Exit 1C) and take the MBPT Road near ‘Gadi Adda’ for further movement, as entry onto the Eastern Freeway is restricted.
The MTHL, an ₹18,000-crore project, spans 6 lanes, with 16.50 kilometers over the sea and 5.5 kilometers on land. The bridge connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Uran taluka, Raigad district. The implementation of the MTHL is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai from 2 hours to just 20 minutes for motorists.
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