Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link
The Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link is an eight-lane, 5.6km (3-mile) bridge connecting the province of Bandra and the western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli and the rest of Mumbai, India. The sea link consists of approach viaducts and two aesthetically pleasing cable-stayed bridges supported by a single tower.
Project:Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link
Location: Mumbai, India
Client: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd
Period: June 2001
Although the project ran behind schedule, it’s salient features are numerous:
• An 8-lane bridge with 2 lanes dedicated for buses.
• Single tower supported 500 meters long Cable Stayed Bridge at Bandra Channel and Twin tower supported 350m Cable Stayed Bridge at Worli Channel for each carriageway.
• An intelligent bridge with state-of-the-art systems for traffic monitoring, surveillance, information and guidance, instrumentation, emergency support etc.
• Unique bridge design for the Link Bridge to emerge as a landmark structure in the city.
• Modern toll plaza of 16 lanes with automated toll collection system.
• Development of promenade and landscaping to enhance the environment.
The main developer of the project, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC), awarded the construction contract to the HCC (Hindustan Construction Company) and its foreign partner, the China Harbour Engineering Corporation. Load testing was completed in June 2001, and the bridge opened July 1, 2009.
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