The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has received 18 proposals for the techno economic and financial feasibility study of the multi-model corridor between Alibaug and Virar. The officials are expecting a similar response to the project. The corridor is a 100 km-long freeway. There will be eight lanes for vehicles besides the lanes for buses. The road will also have a Metro Rail track.
Under the project. a transportation study was conducted and the multi-model corridor was suggested. This freeway will begin from Virar on NH-18 and will culminate at Alibaug on the NH-17 via Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Dombivili and Panvel. Out of 100 km, 60 km will be constructed anew. Consultancy firms interested in preparing the report include Louis Berger, SNC Lavalin, Stup consultants, Darashaw and Company, SN Bhobe associates, Earnst and Young, CES India, Lea associates and Parsons and Brinckerhoff.
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