MMRDA Aims to Alleviate Traffic Jams at Ghatkopar on Eastern Express Highway by May

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is on track to ease traffic congestion at Ghatkopar on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) by completing the third Chheda Nagar flyover by May. This initiative is part of the broader highway junction improvement plan.

Key Points:

1. Flyover Progress:

   – The third Chheda Nagar flyover, a part of the triple-flyover project, is expected to be finished by May.

   – The triple-flyover project aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion at Chheda Nagar junction.

2. Project Components:

   – The completed flyovers include connectors between the existing north-south Chheda Nagar flyover and Amar Mahal flyover.

   – The second flyover spans Chheda Nagar Junction, linking the Indian Oil Corporation on the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road (GMLR) to the Thane-bound lanes on EEH.

   – The upcoming third flyover will facilitate south-to-north traffic from Amar Mahal towards Vikhroli.

3. Previous Traffic Challenges:

   – Prior to the triple-flyover project, Chheda Nagar junction had a one-way flyover directing traffic from Thane to Sion without a north-bound arm.

   – Traffic congestion occurred as vehicles on the north-bound carriageway queued at signals to turn right for GMLR, causing delays for traffic from GMLR to Mulund via EEH.

4. Initiation and Progress:

   – Work on the triple-flyover project began in July 2018.

   – The first and second flyovers, completed after five and six years, have contributed to the project’s progress.

5. Cost:

   – The estimated cost of the triple-flyover project is Rs58 crore.

MMRDA’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion at Chheda Nagar junction demonstrate a commitment to improving the commuting experience for residents and commuters on Mumbai’s Eastern Express Highway. The completion of the third flyover is anticipated to significantly contribute to achieving this goal.