In what could be the first-of-it-kind infrastructure in the Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will be constructing a double decker bridge over Vasai creek between Bhayander and Naigaon. The length of the bridge of 3+3 lanes along with Bhayander-Naigaon Metro is 4.98-km-long and the width will be 30.60 m.
This innovative structure will feature a metro rail on the upper deck and a road for vehicular traffic on the lower deck, making it a unique engineering marvel in the state. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the Vasai region. The project is approved by CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also Chairman of MMRDA, gave approval of the project on July 9, 2024. Accordingly, an integrated plan and structural design of the metro and the bridge in this regard is in progress through the consultant.
“Since the alignment plan of the said creek bridge is passing through salt pans, forest area etc. proper permissions from the Salt Pan Department, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Forest Deptt and other bodies will need to be taken,” a senior MMRDA official said adding, further action would be initiated once the permission from the above authorities is received.
