It would cut the two-hour trip time down to 20 minutes by partially spanning the water (approximately 16 km) and the land (about 5.5 km), which will also help drivers conserve gasoline.
The bridge, known as Atal Setu, is an engineering and technological marvel that cost Rs 17,840 crore. The longest sea bridge in India can endure earthquakes and the corrosive effects of seawater because the concrete structure is made to last.
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Additionally, it will lessen traffic on the busy Vashi Creek bridge. Another commendable aspect is the use of environmentally friendly lights that do not impede or negatively affect aquatic life.
While inaugurating Atal Setu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that ‘this is a taste of what a developed India is going to be like’. More of these cutting-edge infrastructure icons that have the power to improve people’s lives through exceptional connectedness must be displayed to the world as India seeks to solidify its place as a global leader with a strong and expanding economy.
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The country’s project managers would do well to take a cue from Atal Setu regarding the importance of sticking to building schedules. This enormous complex was finished in seven years, having had its foundation stone placed in December 2016. The majority of large projects are beset by perpetual setbacks and obstacles, which push up the cost of construction. For instance, Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link, just one-fourth of Atal Setu’s length, took nearly 10 years to be ready.
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