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Mumbai: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle environmental clearance for the Madh–Versova Bridge after the state government’s recommendations, marking a key milestone in this Rs 2,400 crore infrastructure initiative aimed to make travel faster in the financial capital of Mumbai.
Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal, who is the Mumbai North MP, has asked the officials of Maharashtra Government to fast-track the implementation of the project while ensuring that all necessary measures are taken to protect the environment.
“Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and supported by the Maharashtra Government and BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, the Madh–Versova Bridge is set to become a landmark of modern engineering excellence, delivering faster, safer, and sustainable connectivity that will transform commuting across Mumbai,” said Goyal.
The project, which was proposed in the 1967 Development Plan, which will reduce travel time from Madh Island to Versova from 90 minutes to 5 minutes, decongest traffic, and boost local economic activity.
Further, Dahisar-Bhayandar Coastal Road Project, Rs 2,200 crore project for three bridges and road widening in Malad area connecting to the coastal road, Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project will also considerably transform the infrastructure.