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Infra works worth Rs 27 bn in Thane, Palghar, Bhiwandi soon

2022-12-27

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed to carry out feasibility studies and detailed project reports (DPRs) for infrastructure development projects in Thane, Palghar and Bhiwandi areas worth around Rs 27 billion. It has floated a tender to appoint an agency for these feasibility studies and DPRs.

The work proposed includes improving Thane approach roads: Gaimukh (Thane) to Paye Gaon; Kasarvadavali (Thane) to Kharbav; and Kolshet (Thane) to Kalher (Bhiwandi) at a cost of Rs 11.62 billion.

Feasibility study and DPR will also be carried out for the Naringi Creek Bridge between Marambalpada Jetty and Datiware and a bridge on Vaitarna river to provide connectivity between Palghar and Virar, at an estimated cost of Rs 7.41 billion.

The Authority has proposed connectivity between Shilphata and Mankoli for which feasibility and DPR will be carried out for Rs 6.14 billion. The road from Gandhari Bridge, Kalyan to National Highway-3, including the widening of the Gandhan Bridge, is also part of the DPR and feasibility study for an estimated cost of Rs 1.48 billion.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds Urban Development Ministry, is stressing on development of infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, MMRDA officials said.