Senior Officials Assess Road Development Projects in Thane City

08 Jan 2025 CW Team

Senior officials reviewed road development projects in Thane city and surrounding areas, as reported by an official. During the meeting, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao highlighted the Thane Municipal Corporation's (TMC) commitment to addressing challenges such as land acquisition, environmental approvals, and tree-related concerns.

According to a release from the civic body, the session focused on the progress of several projects, including the integration of Ghodbunder Road with the service road, the Anand Nagar to Saket elevated road, the Balkum to Gaimukh coastal road, the Gaimukh to Payegaon creek bridge, the Kasarvadavali to Kharbav creek bridge, the Kolshet to Kalher creek bridge, and the Thane-Borivali underpass/tunnel.

The officials reviewed key issues such as land acquisition, tree transplantation, environmental clearances, and the relocation of water and sewage channels. The release also mentioned that the TMC is acquiring 12.59 hectares of land for the Airoli to Katai Naka elevated road project. After conducting a detailed survey, a revised proposal for additional land and funds will be submitted to the district collector's office and the state government.

The Thane-Borivali underpass/tunnel project, according to the release, will require eight lakh litres of water daily, and the civic body has decided to supply processed water from its sewage treatment plant.

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