[5][11] The project had been pending for approval for the past three years. BMC officials stated that the government had not clarified the future of the coastal road project, after approving the VBSL. [9] The project is expected to be completed five years from its commencement. Chavan stated, "As far as the sea link is concerned, the consultant had ruled out the possibility of taking it further than Haji Ali. Versova Bandra Sea Link Limited is a Public incorporated on 20 April 2018. From Priyadarshini Park till Mahalaxmi Temple. Project: Construction of Coastal Berth JN Port. This development relieved congestion on the Mahim Causeway, which until then had been the only road between the Western Suburbs and South Mumbai on the western sea front. [6] The 8-lane sea link will pass through Bandra, Juhu Koliwada, Versova and Carter Road. A new Versova-Bandra sea link, which will be an extension of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link In Mumbai, got Maharashtra government's administrative approval on … Government Official However, after some members of the infrastructure sub-committee expressed reservations about the long concession period, the corporation decided to seek 20% from the Union government, which the MSRDC estimates will reduce the concession period to about 28–30 years. [7], The Versova-Bandra Sea Link received environmental clearance, under certain conditions, from the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in January 2013. He appointed a Joint Technical Committee, comprising experts and officials, in 2012 under the then Municipal commissioner Subodh Kumar to study the plan to build a coastal road. The project envisioned the construction of four major sea links over the Arabian Sea along Mumbai's western coastline to reduce traffic-congestion between the Western Suburbs and South Mumbai. This section would have been an extension of the sea-link from Haji Ali to Priyadarshini Park, and onward to Malabar Hill. The Netherlands is known for its environment-friendly reclamation and the use of the sea. While mainline is to be made of entirely precast segmental spans, the connectors will be made of segmental and I beams. Mumbai, Midday. [16] The change in norms can only be done through an amendment to the law by the Central Government. The concession period shall be up to 2052. Since the design is not yet finalised, there is no saying if the finished project will look anything like the render above. Commuters will have to pay toll rates similar to the ones applicable to the Bandra-Worli sea link. “Studio Fuksas has proposed to develop the sea link from Versova to Bandra in Mumbai. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. [17][22], Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms in India disallow reclamation of land. The Versova Bandra Sea Link would be an extension to 5.6km long Bandra Worli Sea Link and proposed Coastal Road project. [20] During a meeting between Prithviraj Chavan and Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan on 20 June 2013, Natarajan expressed concerns about the implications of relaxing CRZ norms, on creeks and mangroves. Versova Bandra Sea Link Construction of the much-awaited Bandra Versova Marine Link Road has begun in Mumbai. In a Government Resolution, the state has pegged the project cost to be around Rs 7,502 crore and its length is estimated to be about 17.17 km. [21][23], Initial work on the project began on 26 November 2016. This video is unavailable. A post shared by Massimiliano e Doriana Fuksas (@fuksas_architects) on Nov 28, 2018 at 10:03am PST. There are plans to add an 800 m bridge to turn the Worli connector from a 4-lane to 8-lane freeway. Vlog 103 of 2020 This vlog is all about tarvelling while having some work at Bandra in #unlock1.0 from #versova to #bandra via #juhu. The committee has recommended a coastal road through reclamation. [15], Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms in India disallow reclamation of land. The VBSL will be located approximately 900m to 1800m from the Coast, with a lenght of approximately 10 km, with dispersal points at Juhu Koliwada and Jogger’s Park. On 6 June 2015, the State Government signed an MoU with the Dutch Government for technical co-operation in implementing the project. This escalated to ₹4,340 crore (US$610 million) in 2013, it is currently estimated to cost ₹5,975 crore (US$840 million). [17] However, despite specific assurance from the minister, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) decided not to include the coastal road plan in their next meeting's agenda. The VBSL will be built on pillars 900 metres into the Arabian Sea. It is a northward extension of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. We will look at other alternatives. [10] Some observers felt that the move was an attempt to keep Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) happy prior to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, as this project and the Pune Ring Road project which was also approved the sub-committee, would be undertaken by the MSRDC, which was then headed by the NCP. Location: Mumbai City + Marine & Ports . However, the minister stated that she would "put the state's proposal at the next meeting [24 June 2013] of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority". Mumbai: ... MSRDC is expected to finalise the location of the casting yard for the work to start on the project. The coastal freeway would then be connected to the Worli arm of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link by a bridge. Having said that, these are the first visual representations of how the project may shape up. 39 likes. Toll plazas will be located at Bandra, Carter Road, Juhu-Koliwada and at the Nana-Nani Park. The Versova-Bandra sea link will have connectors at Bandra, Otters Club, Juhu Link Road and Versova Link Road. The Bandra–Worli Sea Link (officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link) is a bridge that links Bandra in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in South Mumbai. In its report, submitted in January 2012, the committee advised the government to build a 35.6 km coastal freeway from Manora MLA Hostel at Nariman Point to Kandivali to ease traffic congestion. [7], The project will be developed through public private partnership on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer basis,[8] The cost of the project was originally estimated as ₹4,045 crore (US$570 million) in 2012. The second sea bridge, the Versova–Bandra Sea Link, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by September 2023. “This project will further propel Reliance Infrastructure as a premier EPC company in India. [14], In its report, submitted in January 2012, the Joint Technical Committee advised the government to build a 35.6 km coastal freeway from Manora MLA Hostel at Nariman Point to Kandivali. [5] Juhu beach will have a 150-metre-long cable-stayed portion. Project: Augmentation and Strengthening of CHAS Water Supply Scheme. [20] The project is estimated to cost ₹8,000-10,000 crore, and take 5 years to complete. Construction of the coastal freeway would require a relaxation of the CRZ norms, as certain sections are proposed on reclaimed land. Construction of the coastal freeway would require a relaxation of the CRZ norms, as certain sections are proposed on reclaimed land. A month later, in September, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd-Astaldi SpA (Italy) Consortium signed an agreement with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) for construction of the project. The VBSL will be built on pillars 900 metres into the Arabian Sea. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) is an Under Construction 9.89-km long sealink that connects Bandra with Versova. “The Versova-Bandra sea link is the Studio Fuksas proposal for a sea bridge starting from the Bandra end of Bandra-Worli sea link and terminate at Versova, in #Mumbai. [16], The Coastal Freeway is a proposed alternative to the Western Freeway. Mumbai: There's some ray of hope for the proposed Versova Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) project with a private landowner showing interest in leasing out his property at Malad for the casting yard purpose.. It is classified as State Govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Mumbai. The MCZMA also argued that the ring road would serve as a protection wall from inland flooding, besides being a vital road link for decongesting traffic. Bandra - Versova Sea Link, Mumbai, India. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on … The first sea link, known as the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, was completed in June 2009, and connects Bandra in the north and Worli in the south with a cable stayed bridge spanning the Mahim Bay. Its authorized share capital is Rs. On 8 June 2015, the coastal road project received clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. 10,000,000 and its paid up capital is Rs. [12] The fate of the sealink had been uncertain after Chavan said that coastal roads were less expensive to build. The project is estimated to cost ₹10,000 crore. [18] Work on the second phase, a sea link between Bandra and Kandivali, will begin after the completion of the first phase. The government will spend Rs 7,000 crore on the construction of this project. Versova Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), is an upcoming Cable-stayed second Sea link bridge connecting to suburban Bandra and Versova in western suburban of Mumbai. Home; Import Export. Juhu beach will have a 150-metre-long cable-stayed portion. The toll charged is ₹70 (98¢ US) for one-way and ₹105 (US$1.50) for a return journey. Versova-Bandra Sea Link's project cost is Rs 7,000 crore. The 17.17 km bridge will connect Versova , a neighbourhood in the suburb of Andheri to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Bandra, as part of the Coastal Road . The Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) is an Under Construction 9.89-km long sealink that connects Bandra with Versova. The estimated cost of the project is ₹14,000 crore (US$2.0 billion). The link has an average daily traffic of around 37,500 vehicles per day. A tunnel beginning at Chowpatty will link to Priyadarshini park, after which the coastal road will pass through the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. This includes twin carriageway of 3.315 km termed as main line and connectors at Worli and Haji Ali. In the first phase of the project, the road will connect Princess Street and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and is expected be completed by 2019. [13], The MSRDC invited request for qualification (RFQ) from companies interested in constructing the VBSL on 2 March 2014. 500,000. “The Versova-Bandra sea link is the Studio Fuksas proposal for a sea bridge starting from the Bandra end of Bandra-Worli sea link and terminate at Versova, in #Mumbai. [17] However, despite specific assurance from the minister, the National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) decided not to include the coastal road plan in their next meeting's agenda. The HC was hearing a plea filed by activist Zoru Bhathena, opposing the MSRDC’s plea seeking the court’s permission to cut 1,585 mangroves for the construction of the Bandra-Versova sea link. VBSL will span 9.6km between the Bandra-end of the existing sea link and Versova and will have four 8.1km long connectors, taking the total construction length to … The MCZMA stated that reclamation should not be permitted for any other development activity and that the high tide line must not be altered. The girders would be made at the casting yard and later carried to the actual location. Reliance Infrastructure jumped 17.44 per cent to Rs 60.95 per share after the company bagged Rs 7,000 crore Versova-Bandra Sea Link project. Watch Queue Queue The current design allows for a clover leaf junction at Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Marg (at Worli) for ramp up of traffic onto the sea link. "MSRDC – Versova to Bandra Sea Link – Maharastra Project Profile" contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The last date for the submission of technical bids was fixed as 30 May, and the MSRDC plans to open technical bids on 31 May, as per the tender notice. Versova-Bandra Sea Link, with a length of 17.17 km, will be three times the length of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link which is 5.6 km long. 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The SCCI had cleared the project on August 18, 2009. Our partnership with Astaldi S.p.A, the third biggest construction player in the world in bridges, will help us create a truly world-class mega infrastructure project for Mumbai,” Reliance Infrastructure EPC CEO Arun Gupta had said. Watch Queue Queue. This stretch was proposed to be built on reclaimed portions up to Haji Ali, and then to Lala Lajpatrai Road in Worli. Studio Fuksas, an international architectural firm based in Rome, has shared the first render of the proposed Versova-Bandra sea link project in Mumbai. In fact, the project is so ambitious that it is 3 times longer by length than Bandra Worli Sea Link. The Sea Link reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli from 45–60 minutes to 7 minutes. This section is the immediate extension of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link further into the heart of Mumbai city. The project was estimated to cost ₹10,000 crore and would have consisted of roads built on reclaimed land as well as stilts, bridges and tunnels. The Versova–Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) is an under construction bridge in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. "[2] Chavan also said that he would promote a coastal road as an alternative to the sea link.[3][4]. 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This will give relief to Mumbai from the traffic jam and will save […] A further extension of the road to Ahmedabad has also been proposed. The sea link will be located approximately 900 meters to 1800 meters from the coast, with a length of approximately 10 kilometers,” read the caption on the video. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link … The Versova-Bandra sea link is a crucial component of the coastal road project, a plan to connect south Mumbai and the western suburbs through a series of reclaimed roads, tunnels and a sea links. Chavan stated that he also favoured coastal roads because they had less environmental hurdles than a sealink. It is a northward extension of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. [3] [5], A cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure chaired by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan cleared the project on 15 January 2014. Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray stated that a survey of the soil at the seabed was being undertaken. The foundation stone for the project for the coastal road project is scheduled for monsoon 2017. The 8-lane, 29.2-km long Coastal Road would run along Mumbai's western coastline connecting Marine Lines to Kandivali. (File photo) In a major development Reliance Infrastructure has won the Rs 7,000 crore Versova-Bandra Sea Link … The agency conducted a pre-bid conference for potential bidders on 28 March. [16], During the 2014 assembly elections, the BJP promised to implement the project if elected. The length of this link road will be 17.17 km. The section was sub-divided into the following: On 16 April 2013, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan told the state Assembly that the Nariman Point–Haji Ali sea link was "impractical". However, the company said owing to the monsoon, the work would be completely stalled for three months each year. Trying to explore about New Sea link … [19], In 2011, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan asked the MSRDC to think of building coastal roads instead of capital intensive sea links. VBSL is a marquee project with the Sea Link having a length of 17.17 km, which is three times the length of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link of 5.6 km. HS Codes; Currency Rates; Import / ExportData; Import Duty; Metals Data. It would be a. During a meeting between Prithviraj Chavan and Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan on 20 June 2013, Natarajan expressed concerns about the implications of relaxing CRZ norms, on creeks and mangroves. Reliance Infrastructure-Astaldi has to commission the project in five years from the appointed date. The Maharashtra government on in December accorded administrative approval to the Versova-Bandra sea link project, eight years after the state cabinet committee on Infrastructure (SCCI) cleared it. However, the minister stated that she would "put the state's proposal at the next meeting [24 June 2013] of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority". The MSRDC estimated that the project concession period to be 35 years in the absence of any viability gap funding (the state's financial contribution in a PPP project). At 17.17 km, it will be three times the length of the existing Bandra-Worli sea link and cost Rs 7,000 crore to build. [15] The 35.6 km road was proposed to begin near Manora (MLA Hostel), with entry and exit points at Jagannath Bhosale Marg, move along Marine Drive and lead into a tunnel that would go under Malabar Hill and exit on the other side of Priyadarshini Park. The Versova-Bandra sea link is a sea bridge to enlighten up the congestion of the urban existing roads,” read the image caption. The Western Freeway was a proposed controlled-access highway in Mumbai, India that would stretch from Marine Drive in South Mumbai to Kandivli in the north, a distance of 29 km. A 10-lane toll plaza is proposed at the start of the section at Worli. After discussing the project on 10 April 2013, the Maharashtra coastal zone management authority (MCZMA), the state's apex environment body, urged the Centre to amend the CRZ notification to permit "reclamation for roads". The firm shared the renders, which include an image and a video of the project, on their Instagram account yesterday. The sea link will be located approximately 900 meters to 1800 meters from the coast, with a length of approximately 10 kilometers,” read the caption on the video. It is a cable-stayed bridge with pre-stressed concrete-steel viaducts on either side. Mumbai: Bandra-Versova sea link work gets rolling. 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