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- Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is now open
- Private vehicles will have to wait a little bit longer
- New traffic rule
- PM Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, India’s longest bridge on Friday.
The much-anticipated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) has finally opened its doors but has some rules. While the bridge itself is operational, access to private vehicles and auto-rickshaws is currently restricted. Motorists and auto-rickshaw drivers in Mumbai should see the new rules before going. Let’s see some of them
The MTHL is Currently Open to
- Heavy goods vehicles and public buses are now enjoying a smoother ride across the majestic bridge, reducing congestion on existing routes.
- Emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks
The Mumbai police have outlined the traffic management plan ahead of the January 12 opening of India’s longest sea bridge to maintain a safe flow of traffic while reducing the risk of obstructions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open the bridge, which is also referred to as Atal Setu. This link also reduces the distance between the Mumbai-Goa expressway and Pune expressway.
The MTHL is now not accessible to
- Private cars and auto-rickshaws will have to wait a bit longer. The authorities are still finalising traffic regulations and infrastructure for these categories.
- Stay tuned for official announcements on the exact date when private vehicles and autos will be granted access.
The Traffic Rules Twists
- The MTHL is primarily intended to ease traffic flow for heavy vehicles and public transport. This means alternate routes might be necessary for private vehicles and autos until they’re allowed on the bridge.
- The police have instructed that on the ascent and descent of the bridge, the speed limit will be 100 mph.
- Be prepared for adjustments as traffic patterns adapt to the new MTHL dynamic.
- See Traffic navigation apps and real-time traffic updates to plan your commute and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
- Keep an eye out for official updates from the Mumbai Traffic Police and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) for the latest information on traffic rules and access regulations for the MTHL.
PM Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, India’s longest bridge on Friday. The MTHL links Nhava Sheva in Rajgad district and Sewei in Mumbai. MTHL has a six-lane sea link, with a 5.5 km stretch on land and 16.50 km on the sea. The project took 18000 crore to build. The MTHL was planned to connect Sewri in South Mumbai with Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai. The primary aim of this project was to improve connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, reducing travel time and easing traffic congestion.
