Mumbai Trans Harbour Link opening! Check out stunning PHOTOS of India’s longest sea bridge

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link opening! Check out stunning PHOTOS of India’s longest sea bridge1/10

The much anticipated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a significant infrastructure project in Mumbai, aimed at improving connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The project involves the construction of a bridge or sea link across the Mumbai Bay. The project is named Atal Setu in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The engineering marvel costing Rs 17,843 crore has many unique features, let us take a look at some of them:2/10

The bridge is around 21.8 km (about 14 miles) long, making it one of the longest sea bridges in India and the 12th longest in the world. (PTI Photo)

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About 16.5 km of the stretch is on sea and 5.5 km on land. (PTI Photo)

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The speed limit will be 100 km per hour. (PTI Photo)

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There will be cameras every 330 metres, noise barriers in the first 4 km and view barriers for added security, commuters have a lot to watch out for, too. (PTI Photo)

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After the initial 10 kms, commuters can enjoy stunning views of Mumbai’s skyline and the Elephanta Caves. (PTI Photo)

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Mumbai Metropolitan Development Authority (MMRDA) has estimated that 70,000 vehicles will use the link every day. (PTI Photo)

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The six-lane link has been divided into three construction parts comprising 10.38 km developed by L&T-IHI consortium, 7.807 km by Daewoo-Tata JV and 3.6 km by L&T. (PTI Photo)

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Hiranandani says with MTHL, 300 kms of Metro tracks and new airport, Mumbai’s infrastructure is set to get a major makeover in the next two years. (PTI Photo)

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Dutt of Tata Realty adds that given the size of the MMR population of 20 million, the infrastructure development would certainly help. (PTI Photo)