Bandra-Worli Sea Link

The Bandra Worli Sea Link will be an 8-lane, cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete viaduct approaches, which will link Bandra and the western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli and central Mumbai, and is the first phase of the proposed West Island Freeway system. The Rs 1306 crore Project of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is being executed by Hindustan Construction Company and is likely to be completed by December 2008. The Sea Link will enable speedy travel between Bandra and Worli.

Features:

• An 8-lane bridge with 2 lanes dedicated for buses.
• Unique bridge design for the Link Bridge to emerge as a landmark structure in the city.
• Single tower supported 500 metre long cable-stayed bridge at Bandra Channel and twin tower supported 350 m cable-stayed bridge at Worli Channel for each carriageway.
• Modern toll plaza of 16 lanes with automated toll collection system.
• An intelligent bridge with state-of-the-art systems for traffic monitoring, surveillance, information and guidance, instrumentation, emergency support, etc.
• Development of promenade and landscaping to enhance the environment.

Project Benefits/ Other Features:

• Estimated savings in Vehicle Operating Costs (VOC): Rs. 100 Crores per annum.
• Considerable savings in travel time (20 to 30 minutes) due to increased speed and reduced delays (23 signals avoided)
• Stress free driving.
• Reduced accidents.
• Reduction in traffic on existing roads because of traffic diversion to the Sea Link. *
• Reduction in Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Oxide Levels in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads.
• Reduced noise pollution in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads.
• No adverse effect on fisheries, marine life and livelihood of fisherman.
• Landscaping along the approaches and waterfront promenade will enhance the environment and add green spots to the city.
• Mumbai gets a new landmark.