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Boon For Mumbai, This ‘Engineering Marvel' Created History As World's 12th & India's Longest...
Last Updated: Atal Setu is a feat of modern engineering, equipped with cutting-edge safety systems, advanced road technology, and noise barriers to protect sensitive areas. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), officially named Atal Setu, is the longest sea bridge in India and the 12th longest in the world. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this bridge is a significant milestone in India's infrastructure development. The 21.8-kilometre bridge, stretching across both sea and land, is designed to revolutionise travel between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Atal Setu spans 21.8 km, with 16.5 km over the sea and the remaining 5.5 km over land. Constructed at a staggering cost of over Rs 17,840 crore, the bridge is a feat of modern engineering, equipped with cutting-edge safety systems, advanced road technology, and noise barriers to protect sensitive areas. Who Built Atal Setu? The bridge's construction involved some of the world's leading infrastructure giants. The Mumbai-side section, including the land-based work near Sewri, was developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in collaboration with Japan's IHI Infrastructure Systems. The Navi Mumbai side, on the other hand, was completed by Daewoo Engineering and Tata Projects Limited. Why Is Atal Setu a Game-Changer? Enhanced Connectivity: Starting at Sewri in Mumbai and ending at Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai, the bridge connects with major highways, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the Mumbai-Goa Highway. Interchanges at key points like Shivaji Nagar and Chirle ensure uninterrupted traffic flow across vital routes. Cost and Environmental Efficiency: The Maharashtra government has approved a toll of Rs 250 (one-way) for cars on the MTHL, the highest among Mumbai toll roads. However, it will still result in substantial savings. Wondering how? Travellers will save an estimated one crore litres of fuel annually, and over 25,000 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions will be reduced, according to a MoneyControl report. The bridge is expected to see a surge in property prices and values in Navi Mumbai areas such as Panvel, Ulwe, and Dronagiri. This is because the bridge brings these regions closer to key commercial hubs in Mumbai. The Atal Setu features Open Road Tolling (ORT), letting vehicles pass through toll booths at speeds of up to 100 kmph. This eliminates the need to stop at toll booths, which improves traffic flow. First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
22-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Who built India's longest sea bridge? Rs 178400000000 spent on it, named as…, located in…
Who built India's longest sea bridge? Rs 178400000000 spent on it, named as…, located in… Atal Setu is India's longest sea bridge, connecting Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai. By Anirudha Yerunkar Edited by Anirudha Yerunkar Advertisement Atal Setu which is also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is the title of India's longest sea bridge. It is spread across 21.8 kilometres across both sea and land, its construction involved a total investment of over Rs 17,840 crore. Larsen & Toubro (L&T), IHI Infrastructure Systems, Daewoo Engineering, and Tata Projects Limited played a major role in building this massive project. What Is Atal Setu? Also referred to as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Atal Setu stretches 21.8 km, out of which 16.5 km runs over the sea, while the remaining 5.5 km lies over land. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the bridge in January last year. The construction cost was more than Rs 17,840 crore which made it one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the country. Advertisement === Who Built Atal Setu? The Mumbai-side segment, including the land-based work near Sewri, was handled by India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Japan's IHI Infrastructure Systems. The Navi Mumbai-side segment was constructed by Daewoo Engineering and Tata Projects Limited. Why Is Atal Setu Important? Atal Setu has improved connectivity between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Mumbai International Airport. It has also reduced travel time from Mumbai to South India, Pune, and Goa. Additionally, it has enhanced access between Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) and Mumbai Port and increased logistics efficiency. The bridge is also considered a major economic driver for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, enhancing trade, commerce, and overall economic activity by improving connectivity and cutting down commute times. Atal Setu is considered a modern engineering marvel, featuring multiple safety and structural innovations. It has been designed to support bi-directional traffic flow, for smooth and safe travel for commuters. Advertisement ===
