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Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is planning to construct two bridges—Ghatkopar-Kopar Khairane via Ghansoli, and Rewas-Karanja. A study of the soil in the regions and the financial feasibility of the projects are to be conducted later this year. These bridges are good news for commuters as they will certainly cut down on the travelling time on these two stretches.

How long are these bridges?
Ghatkopar-Kopar Khairane via Ghansoli bridge is 6.50-km long. And the Rewas-Karanja Sea Link is 8-km in length.

What is the plan?
As per the plan, Ghatkopar-Kopar Khairane bridge with 2.23-km over Thane Creek will become the third link between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. At present the two places are connected by Vashi and Airoli Creek bridges. It's essential to construct the bridge for better connectivity—entering and exiting—between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has been planning to construct additional Vashi Creek bridge on the Sion-Panvel Highway, but is unable to generate funds. The Vashi bridge on the recently widened Sion-Panvel Highway (from 6 lanes to 10 lanes) is a bottleneck.

Why is soil inspection necessary?
"As the bridge is to be built over the creek, pillars would have to be constructed in the creek. This would require geo-technical investigation of the composition of the soil. And for laying the foundation, the depth where rocks are present will have to be ascertained, said an official.

Has the design of this bridge been finalised?
No. its design and the number of lanes are yet to be finalised.

How much would the two bridges cost?
The Ghatkopar-Kopar Khairane via Ghansoli connector is estimated to cost anywhere above Rs 550 crore. And the construction cost of Rewas-Karanja Sea Link is estimated at Rs 403.31 crore.

When will MMRDA get the reports?
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority expects to get the feasibility reports on the two bridges most likely by March 2015.

How do people traverse Rewas-Karanja stretch now?
Presently, people moving between Rewas and Karanja have two options: travel either by road via Khopoli-Pen-Poinad, which is around 70 km, or cross the creek on a passenger boat in 10-15 minutes. However, Rewas is accessible by ferry only during high tides. The jetties of Mora and Rewas need dredging in order to make them operational during even low tides.

Project: Ghatkopar–Kopar Khairane via Ghansoli.
Distance: 6.5km.
Estimated cost: Rs 550cr.
Project: Rewas–Karanja Sea Link.
Distance: 8km.
Estimated cost: Rs 403.31cr.

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