Consider the following statements regarding the Mumbai Trans Harbour L...
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project, which is expected to be inaugurated early next year, has seen a cost escalation of Rs 2,192 crore or 14.9 per cent, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query recently.
About Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Project:
- MTHL is a 21.8-kilometer, Road Bridge connecting the Indian city of Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, its satellite city.
- It is the longest sea bridge in India. The total length of MTHL Bridge is 21.8 km, of the length on the sea is 16.50 km and the land portion is 5.5 km.
- The bridge begins in Sewri, South Mumbai, and crosses Thane Creek north of Elephant Island, and will terminate at Chirle village, near Nhava Sheva.
- The foundation stone for the MTHL project was laid in December 2016.
- 85% of the MTHL project’s construction is being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) manages the MTHL construction.
- Project Benefits:
- The MTHL Bridge gives faster connectivity with the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport, JNPT Port, Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and Mumbai–Goa Highway.
- On the Mumbai side, connectivity with the coastal road is planned through the Sewri Worli Elevated Connector project.
- Features:
- This concrete bridge will feature a 4 km steel span section in the middle to allow for ships to pass underneath.
- It also incorporates seven orthotropic steel deck (OSD) spans, ranging from 90m to 180m, a first-of-its-kind application in India.
- MTHL will feature an intelligence transport system (ITS) and the other amenities required for a marine bridge.
- The traffic conditions on the stretch will be monitored and managed from the traffic control centre with the help of CCTV cameras and related facilities installed on the stretch.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Mumbai Trans Harbour L...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'C' - Both 1 and 2.
Explanation of Statement 1:
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Project connects Mumbai with Navi Mumbai. This is a 22-kilometer long bridge that will connect Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai. It will be a sea bridge that will help in reducing travel time and congestion between the two cities. It will also provide better connectivity to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The MTHL project is expected to have a significant impact on the development of Navi Mumbai and will provide a boost to the overall infrastructure of the region. It will also improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in Mumbai, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Explanation of Statement 2:
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Project is being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA is a government agency of Japan that provides financial assistance and technical cooperation for development projects in developing countries. It has been actively involved in financing various infrastructure projects in India, including the Delhi Metro and the Chennai Metro.
JICA's involvement in the MTHL project highlights the strong bilateral ties between India and Japan. Japan is known for its expertise in infrastructure development and has been actively collaborating with India to support its infrastructure projects. The financial assistance provided by JICA will help in the timely completion of the MTHL project and ensure its successful implementation.
In conclusion, both statements are correct. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Project connects Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, and it is being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).