Second Bridge on Mutha River to Alleviate Traffic on Bengaluru-Mumbai Bypass
Bengaluru-Mumbai bypass: Second bridge on Mutha River set to open in June
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The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is set to open the second bridge on the Mutha River along the Bengaluru-Mumbai Bypass at Warje in June. This development aims to alleviate traffic congestion, although the connecting service road to Sinhagad Road may take longer to complete.
- 01The second bridge on the Mutha River will open in June, enhancing traffic flow.
- 02The project costs ₹52.68 crore (approximately $6.4 million USD) and includes two four-lane bridges.
- 03Traffic congestion has been a persistent issue, prompting the construction of additional bridges.
- 04Local MP Supriya Sule has been actively involved in discussions regarding the project.
- 05The project was initiated after concerns about the existing bridge's capacity to handle increased vehicle numbers.
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The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to open the second bridge over the Mutha River on the Bengaluru-Mumbai Bypass at Warje in June, which is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion. The first bridge was opened recently, and the second is nearing completion. Local MP Supriya Sule, who has been advocating for this project since 2019, noted that the existing bridge was too narrow to accommodate the growing number of vehicles. The overall project, costing ₹52.68 crore (approximately $6.4 million USD), includes the construction of two four-lane bridges along with several culverts and related infrastructure. While the bridge facilitating traffic from Mumbai to Bengaluru is complete, the one for the opposite direction is still under construction. The development of a service road connecting to Sinhagad Road is ongoing and is expected to further enhance traffic flow once completed.
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The opening of the second bridge is expected to reduce traffic congestion for daily commuters on the Bengaluru-Mumbai Bypass, potentially shortening travel times and improving road safety.
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