Maharashtra CM Shinde Inaugurates 7 Creek Bridges Between Raigad and Sindhudurg

Mumbai; Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday inaugurated the north channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 and also laid foundation stones of seven new bridges on creeks between Rewas in Raigad and Redi in Sindhudurg.

The new Thane Creek Bridge measures 3,180 meters in length and has a cost of Rs 559 crore. In contrast, the seven bay bridges will have a combined length of 26.70 kilometers and a total cost of Rs 7,851 crore.

These bridges will be constructed over key creeks, including Dharamatar, Kundlika, Agardanda, Bankot, Kelshi, Jaigad, and Kunkeshwar, according to an official statement.

"There was demand for these bridges since Maharashtra was established. Their construction, which will start now, is a Diwali gift for residents of Konkan. Moreover, the proposed Konakn greenfield expressway will reduce the travel time from Mumbai to Konkan to five hours," Shinde said.

The north channel of the Thane Creek Bridge 3 will be open for traffic from Monday, the CM announced, adding work on the south channel was progressing rapidly.

(With inputs from PTI)

CM Shinde lays foundation stones of 7 creek bridges between Raigad and Sindhudurg