Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project Complete Details & Information

Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project 

• A need to construct the ring road for vehicular movement of traffic in Mumbai from North to South and from East to West and vice versa was always felt. The projected ring road will be formed by Eastern Freeway and will connect the Western Freeway at Nariman Point through Acharya Donge Marg. The Bandra – Worli Stretch is already completed and from Worli to Nariman Point being under implementation stage by MCGM.
• In the past few years there has been major development in the Western suburbs, specially around Borevali, Andheri, Goregaon, area and the road traffic has increased largely. From the past studies, it was found that about 50% of the vehicle going towards South Mumbai starts from suburbs beyond Bandra like Bandra, Andheri, Goregaon. After construction of Versowa – Bandra Sea Link, the vehicles of northern suburbs need not go on the city roads i.e., S.V. Road, Western Express Highway etc. and will divert some of the vehicular Movement to Versowa Bandra Sea Link Project.

Location of the project

The Versowa Bandra Sea Link Project (VBSLP) consists construction of a sea link bridge along the Western coast of Mumbai from Bandra (on South side) at Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Versova at Nana Nani Park (on North side) with junction at Juhu Koliwada and Otter’s Club and tolling facilities.

Cost of Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project 

• Total Project Cost :11,332.82 Crores
• Construction Cost is: 6993.99 Crore

Contractor & Designer of Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project 

Contractor:- Reliance Infrastructures.

Designed by:- Dar Al-Handasah

Direct Benefits

• Increase in speed and Reduction in travel distance
• Traveltime will be saved by 45 minutes due to reduceddistance & increase in speed.
• Fuel saving

Indirect Benefits

• Less maintenance cost of vehicles.

Environmental Benefits.

• land appreciation will be increased
• Job opportunities will be created.
• Ease of traffic will provide mental peace to driver.

Length of main Sea link – 9.6 km (4+4 lane). Total length is 17.17 km(Including Connectors) .

Bandra Connector (2+2 Lane), Juhu Koliwada (2+2 Lane), Carter Road (3+3 Lane),Nana Nani Park (3+3 Lane).

Features of Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project 

• The approved alignment for the VBSL Project  is proposed approximately 900 m away from coast.
• Construction commenced on 2019 and will be completed by 2027.
• Fast-moving vehicles with zero signal systemand controlled access.
• Aesthetically pleasing.
• Intelligent Bridge. Technology for traffic monitoring information,surveillance, guidance and emergency support, etc. ​
• Environmental friendly and sustainable development strategy.
• Main Sea Link Bridge will be 9.60 km in length with Toll Plaza -12 + 12 lanes​.
• Bandra Connector will be 1.17 km in length (2 + 2 lanes).

Carter Road Connector will be1.80 km in length with  a 9+9 lane Toll Plaza

• Juhu Koliwada Connector will be 80 km in length with a 6+6 lane Toll Plaza.
• Versowa Connector will be 1.80 km in length with a 9+9 lane Toll Plaza.
• NAVIGATION CHANNELS: 4
• One Cable-Stayed Bridge will be constructed that will Comprise of Central-Navigational Span of   150m with Back Span of 75 m ​on either side​.
• Three Balanced Cantilever Bridges will be constructed that will Comprise of Central-Navigational Span 100m with Back Span of 75 m on either side​.

Beauty of Versowa Bandra Sea Link Bridge Project