MTHL i.e. Mumbai Trans Harbor Link, popularly known as Atal Setu, is ready for inauguration.
It is reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate it on January 12. Now the news is that on Thursday itself, the Maharashtra Government has passed a proposal regarding toll tax on this bridge.
Under this, cars passing through here will have to pay a toll of Rs 250 for a one-way journey.
The special thing is that this is India’s longest bridge built on the sea. Regarding this, PM Modi had said, ‘Next generation infrastructure, which will promote ‘ease of living’ for the people.’
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had told that this 6-lane bridge will go from Sewri to Nhava. Due to this, the distance between Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Raigarh, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Mumbai-Goa Highway will be reduced.
Earlier, MMRDA i.e. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority had approved a toll of Rs 500 on every trip.
Later the Urban Development Department (UDD) amended it and Rs 250 was fixed for cars. The proposed toll is for 30 years from 2024 to 2053. Traffic and other issues will be monitored in the first 5 years.
According to media reports, toll rates will also increase by 6 percent every year. Cars will have to pay Rs 250 for one time on Atal Setu. However, these will also change due to return journey and repeated visits.
How much toll for which vehicle?
It is reported that apart from cars, mini buses will have to pay a toll of Rs 560. Whereas, buses or 2 axle trucks will have to pay Rs 1180.
Toll has been fixed at Rs 1290 for 3 axle trucks. Whereas trucks with 4-6 axles will have to pay a toll of Rs 1850. Along with these, oversized vehicles will have to pay Rs 2250 for traveling on the bridge.
how is the bridge
21.8 km long MTHL has been completed at a cost of Rs 17 thousand 843 crore. Its 16.50 km portion is on sea and 5.50 km on land.
It is said that the idea of connecting the island city of Mumbai with the main city was first mooted in the year 1962. Its objective was to increase economic activities in areas like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Panvel and Alibaug.