Atal Setu Records Daily Traffic Below Projections in First Year

16 Jan 2025 CW Team

According to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Atal Setu, formerly known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), facilitated the movement of over 8.3 million vehicles in its first year. Despite the lower-than-expected daily traffic, the bridge recorded its highest single-day traffic of 61,807 vehicles on January 14, 2024.

Spanning 16.5 kilometers over the sea and 5.5 kilometers on land, the six-lane bridge has significantly reduced travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, providing faster access to destinations like Pune, Goa, and South India. It also offers seamless connectivity between the Mumbai International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, expected to become operational later this year.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the bridge’s transformative impact, stating that it has greatly contributed to the region’s economic and social development.

The Atal Setu is equipped with advanced traffic management and emergency response systems, including the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Fire-Rescue Vehicles (FRVs), patrolling units, and maintenance teams. Three specialised teams operate 24/7 to ensure smooth traffic flow, provide medical assistance, and handle disruptions.

In its first year, the bridge saw a diverse mix of vehicle traffic, including 7.7 million cars, 99,660 mini buses, 117,604 buses, and nearly 360,000 multi-axle vehicles. The Atal Setu stands as a symbol of modern infrastructure, enhancing safety and efficiency for commuters and boosting the region's logistical network.

(Financial Express)

India’s longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, which connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, has reported an average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles in its first year, falling short of the initial projection of 56,000 vehicles per day. The 22-kilometer bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12, 2024, was constructed at a cost of Rs 178.4 billion and is hailed as a milestone in Maharashtra’s infrastructure development. According to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Atal Setu, formerly known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), facilitated the movement of over 8.3 million vehicles in its first year. Despite the lower-than-expected daily traffic, the bridge recorded its highest single-day traffic of 61,807 vehicles on January 14, 2024. Spanning 16.5 kilometers over the sea and 5.5 kilometers on land, the six-lane bridge has significantly reduced travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, providing faster access to destinations like Pune, Goa, and South India. It also offers seamless connectivity between the Mumbai International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, expected to become operational later this year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the bridge’s transformative impact, stating that it has greatly contributed to the region’s economic and social development. The Atal Setu is equipped with advanced traffic management and emergency response systems, including the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Fire-Rescue Vehicles (FRVs), patrolling units, and maintenance teams. Three specialised teams operate 24/7 to ensure smooth traffic flow, provide medical assistance, and handle disruptions. In its first year, the bridge saw a diverse mix of vehicle traffic, including 7.7 million cars, 99,660 mini buses, 117,604 buses, and nearly 360,000 multi-axle vehicles. The Atal Setu stands as a symbol of modern infrastructure, enhancing safety and efficiency for commuters and boosting the region's logistical network. (Financial Express)

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