The 4.7 km long Worli Bandra sea link project, the first of its kind in India is likely to be completed by early 2009. The longest sea span bridge is of 36 km in China.
Project features:
- 16 lane, intelligent bridge with system monitoring, surveillance, information guidance and emergency support
- with 20 metres clearance below the main span for marine traffic
- uses High Volume Fly Ash Concrete (HVFAC) technology
- being carried out in four phases, three phases are already completed
- fourth phase of main bridge construction is in progress
Here is the map showing location of Worli and Bandra in Mumbai
Here are some photographs
Image source:timesofindia
Update: May 15
Maharashtra PWD Minister says that more than 78% of work is completed and the bridge is expected to be ready for use by January 2009. Read more from webindia123.
Update: July 17
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) inspects the bridge to assess how soft is the bridge for terrorist attack. Read more from Mid-Day.
Here is a video clip of the bridge under construction.
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This bridge has displaced quite a few beaches though! That is a sad aspect of this development. Environmental damage.
Nita,
I agree with you. Environmental damage is still acceptable comparing to the free flow of traffic, time saving and fuel savings that are going to be result of this project.
Dear All
No beach has been displaced here please come and have a look yourself, this is a fantastic backdrop to the open ocean in the background and the best way to ease the traffic woes of this city
Capt Dinesh Jairam,
Welcome to MarineBuzz. Thank you for your input that no beach has been displaced.This will help the readers to have a clear picture about the project.