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07/05/23 08:24 AM IST

India’s 1st undersea twin tunnels in Mumbai

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  • India’s first undersea twin tunnels in South Mumbai are nearing completion, and are set to open in November 2023.
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  • The tunnels have a diameter of 12.19 meters and feature six crosswalks, four for pedestrians and two for motorists.
  • Each tunnel has three 3.2-meter-wide lanes, with two lanes operational and the third used in case of emergencies or increased vehicular density.
  • The tunnels also have fibreglass facades resembling the Queen’s Necklace, a famous C-shaped promenade on Marine Drive.
  • The entry and exit points are designed to provide easy access to the tunnels, and the crosswalks allow for safe pedestrian and vehicular movement.
  • The MCRP is expected to reduce the 45-minute commute from Girgaon to Worli to just 10 minutes during peak hours.
  • The high-speed coastal road, spanning 10.58 kilometers, connects Marine Drive to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
  • The undersea tunnels are a critical component of the project, cutting down commute time and easing traffic congestion in the area.
Source- Financial Express

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