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MMRDA may take up projects in Vasai, Virar

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has shown keen interests in developing urban projects in Vasai-Virar.

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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has shown keen interests in developing urban projects in Vasai-Virar.

Metropolitan commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad visited the twin city recently and met people’s representatives. After giving a patient hearing to them he assured to take up some projects.

A skywalk along the road between petrol pump and Virar railway station would be taken on priority.

Among those who attended the meeting were Vasai MLA Hitendra Thakur, presidents of municipal councils, chairmen of panchayat samitis and corporators from Vasai-Virar.

The visit came in close on the heels of the MMRDA's recent decision to allocate Rs78 crore funds for civic projects in Mira-Bhayander, Bhiwandi and Thane municipal corporations.

A bridge for light vehicles on Naigaon creek would be the next project to be implemented by MMRDA in the twin township.

The metropolitan administration has decided to accord priority to a few projects like construction of a flyover at Naigaon railway station and the other one connecting to Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway.

Monorail connection up to Virar, repairing of Bhayander creek bridge, development of dumping ground for the twin towns, four-lane development of arterial roads in Vasai-Virar and development historic sites of Vasai fort, Arnala fort, Buddha dome into tourist spots were among the other demands that were raised during the discussions between the public representatives and MMRDA officials.

Navghar-Manikpur municipal council president Parayan Mankar, MMRDA transportation and communication chief RK Murthy, planning chief Uma Adsumili, senior planner Sampat Kumar, Officer on Special Duty for Nirmal Abhiyan CK Patil and AF Tuskano accompanied Gaikwad.
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