Thane-Airoli Creek Bridge Project Advances

The Thane-Airoli Creek Bridge project has taken a significant step forward with three infrastructure companies submitting bids for the construction of the proposed 1.4-km cable-stayed bridge.

The bridge, estimated to cost around Rs 700 crore, aims to improve connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai.

The companies that have submitted bids are Akshaya Infra Projects, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), and Specon Infrastructure.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will now evaluate their technical and financial bids before selecting the final construction agency.

The MMRDA has set a target of completing the project by 2030.

The proposed six-lane bridge will directly connect Kopri in Thane with Airoli in Navi Mumbai, providing a direct alternative route from the vicinity of Thane Railway Station to Airoli.

Currently, motorists travelling from Thane to Airoli and other parts of Navi Mumbai use the Kalwa Bridge and the Thane-Belapur Road, which witness severe traffic congestion during peak hours.

The new creek bridge is expected to reduce traffic pressure on the Kalwa Bridge, ease congestion on the Thane-Belapur Road, and offer faster and more convenient travel for thousands of daily commuters.

The project is a significant step towards improving the infrastructure of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The Thane-Airoli Creek Bridge will begin near Mithi Bandar Road, around 700 metres from Thane Railway Station, cross the Thane Creek, and land near the Patni area in Airoli.

Once completed, the bridge will provide a faster and more convenient route for commuters, reducing travel time and improving overall connectivity between Thane and Navi Mumbai.

The project is expected to have a significant impact on the daily lives of thousands of commuters who travel between Thane and Navi Mumbai.

With the evaluation of bids underway, the MMRDA is moving closer to selecting a construction agency and beginning work on the project.

The completion of the Thane-Airoli Creek Bridge is expected to be a major milestone in the development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's infrastructure.