To mitigate potential dangers, obstructions, and inconvenience to the public, the Mumbai police have implemented these speed limits on India’s longest sea bridge.
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12. The Mumbai police, as per a PTI report, have outlined specific regulations for vehicular movement on this sea bridge which are as follows:
What is the maximum speed limit on MTHL?
According to police statements made on Wednesday, the maximum speed limit for four-wheelers, including cars, taxis, light motor vehicles, minibuses, and two-axle buses, on the MTHL will be 100 kmph. However, there will be speed restrictions of 40 kmph during the ascent and descent of the bridge to enhance safety.
To mitigate potential dangers, obstructions, and inconvenience to the public, the Mumbai police have implemented these speed limits on India’s longest sea bridge.
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Vehicles restricted from using MTHL
In terms of entry points and restrictions, multi-axle heavy vehicles, trucks, and buses heading towards Mumbai are barred from using the Eastern Freeway. Instead, they are directed to take the Mumbai Port-Sewri Exit (Exit 1C) and utilize the MBPT Road near ‘Gadi Adda’ for further movement.
Additionally, certain vehicles are prohibited from entering the MTHL, including motorcycles, mopeds, three-wheelers, autos, tractors, animal-drawn vehicles, and slow-moving vehicles.
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Significant reduction in travel time via MTHL
The MTHL itself is a 6-lane sea link, comprising a 16.50-kilometer stretch over the sea and a 5.5-kilometer segment on land. Notably, commuters will be able to cover the distance between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in just 20 minutes, significantly reducing the travel time from the current 2 hours.
For those unaware, the Rs 18,000-crore MTHL spans from Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Uran taluka, Raigad district.
