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IN PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates much awaited MTHL - Atal Setu connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai

Updated On: 12 January, 2024 11:00 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the longest sea bridge in the country connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. Pics/MMRDA

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the longest sea bridge in the country connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the longest sea bridge in the country connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai
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PM Modi took a walk at the MTHL, also known as Atal Setu after its inauguration

PM Modi took a walk at the MTHL, also known as Atal Setu after its inauguration

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Along with him at the inauguration ceremony were Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar

Along with him at the inauguration ceremony were Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar

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PM Modi said that he is delighted to inaugurate Atal Setu, a significant step forward in enhancing the ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens. This bridge promises to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, making daily commutes smoother, he said

PM Modi said that he is delighted to inaugurate Atal Setu, a significant step forward in enhancing the ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens. This bridge promises to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, making daily commutes smoother, he said

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MTHL - Atal Setu has been constructed at the cost of more than Rs 17,840 crores and is about a 21.8 km long 6-lane bridge having about 16.5 km length over the sea and about 5.5 km on the land. It connects Sewri to Nhava Sheva

MTHL - Atal Setu has been constructed at the cost of more than Rs 17,840 crores and is about a 21.8 km long 6-lane bridge having about 16.5 km length over the sea and about 5.5 km on the land. It connects Sewri to Nhava Sheva

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The bridge will save commuters’ time to cover the 22-km distance. Typically, it takes motorists 90-120 minutes to travel between Sewri and Panvel during morning and evening peak hours

The bridge will save commuters’ time to cover the 22-km distance. Typically, it takes motorists 90-120 minutes to travel between Sewri and Panvel during morning and evening peak hours

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This bridge will also prove useful to motorists going from south and central Mumbai towards Panvel, Ura, JNPT, Pune and the Konkan via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Designed for a 100-kmph commuting speed, the bridge is expected to handle 70,000 passenger car units daily

This bridge will also prove useful to motorists going from south and central Mumbai towards Panvel, Ura, JNPT, Pune and the Konkan via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Designed for a 100-kmph commuting speed, the bridge is expected to handle 70,000 passenger car units daily

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The bridge has been engineered to withstand earthquakes, wind pressure and tides, ensuring a 100-year service life with special corrosion-resistant admixtures and materials

The bridge has been engineered to withstand earthquakes, wind pressure and tides, ensuring a 100-year service life with special corrosion-resistant admixtures and materials

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