Alibaug-Virar ring road to revolutionize Mumbai connectivity: Chief Minister unveils ambitious project
Alibaug-Virar ring road to revolutionize Mumbai connectivity: Chief Minister unveils ambitious project(representational image)
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced an ambitious infrastructure project, the Alibaug-Virar Ring Road, aimed at transforming connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The project aims to drastically reduce travel times, particularly from Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar, and Alibaug to Mumbai.
Currently, journeys to these locations from Mumbai can take several hours by local train, bus, or private vehicle. The Alibaug-Virar Ring Road is designed to complete the same journey in just one hour, providing a significant improvement in transportation efficiency and reducing traffic congestion.
During the inauguration of the Coastal Road, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed plans to connect the Atal Setu to key infrastructure projects like the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Versova-Dahisar Coastal Road, Dahisar-Mira Bhayander Elevated Corridor, Bhayander-Virar Link Road, and the Virar-Alibag Corridor through the Coastal Road from Marine Drive. This extensive network will cover more than 222 km of the MMR, offering seamless connectivity from South Mumbai to North Mumbai, extending from Dahisar to Virar-Alibag, and linking Mira Bhayander. Additionally, the route will connect to Navi Mumbai, creating a comprehensive transportation network.
The Alibaug-Virar Ring Road project is a significant step toward addressing traffic congestion and enhancing accessibility within the Mumbai metropolitan area. The development aligns with the government’s commitment to infrastructure growth, making travel more efficient and improving the overall quality of life for residents in the region.
How will the area of ​​MMRA be connected?
– Coastal Road-Marine Drive to Worli: 10.58 km
– Worli-Bandra Sea Link: 5.6 km
– Bandra-Versova Sea Link: 11 km
– Versova-Dahisar Coastal Road: 22.93 km
– Dahisar-Bhainder Link Road: 5.5 km
– Bhayander-Virar Link Road: 2 km
– Virar-Alibag Corridor: 126 km
– Navi Mumbai to Mumbai (Atal Setu): 22 km
What are the characteristics of coastal roads?
– Maximum speed limit for driving on coastal road is 80 kmph.
– Speed ​​limit up to 60 km inside the tunnel
– Speed ​​limit at entry and exit 40 kmph
– Heavy vehicles, trailers, mixers, tractors, two and three-wheelers, bicycles, vehicles for the disabled, bullock carts, tangas, handcarts, etc. are prohibited on coastal roads.
-Permission to travel on coastal roads by BEST, ST, and four-wheeler vehicles
-Coastal road is expected to carry 1,30,000 vehicles per day.
-1,852 car parking facility in underground parking
-Garden, jogging track, open theater, toilet, and other facilities will be provided in the area of ​​about 75 lakh sq.ft.
