Navi Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: Project scheduled to be completed in November

Navi Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) or Navi Mumbai trans harbour link is an approximately 22 km long 6-tier (3+3 lane which includes two emergency lanes) bridge connecting Shivdi in Mumbai city and Nhava on the mainland. The project is scheduled to be completed in November 2023. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis recently inspected the under-construction Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and flagged off the first bus to cross the MTHL. Maharashtra Deputy CM also drove a car on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project along with CM Shinde. The test drive was conducted on a stretch of around 15 km to the Navi Mumbai end and back. The test drive took around 30 minutes.

The CM termed the project a "game changer", while Fadnavis said it will be considered an "engineering marvel".

While speaking to ANI, CM Shinde said, "This project will change the socio-economy scenario of the MMR Region. It will be a game changer for the entire state because our state contributes 12 per cent of the national GDP."

"It is an important project for Mumbai. Mumbai - Navi Mumbai Raigad will be connected. It will take 20 minutes to reach and it will reduce the travelling time and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will definitely inaugurate this project," CM Shinde said.

Moreover, Maharashtra Deputy CM said, "This is not only a bridge but it is an economic corridor. Financial, commercial, and entertainment capital Mumbai's problems will be resolved now in 15 minutes as people will reach from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai."

"This work is done under the guidance and support of our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I must thank the government of Japan for the support they have extended for the construction of this bridge," he said.