Bhayanderpada Flyover on Ghodbunder Road inaugurated, check key highlights

The Bhayanderpada Flyover on Ghodbunder Road in Thane district of Maharashtra was inaugurated on Wednesday by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde officials saidThe new flyover is being seen as a major solution to Thanersquos growing traffic issues especially on the busy Ghodbunder Road which connects key routes leading to Gujarat Navi Mumbai VasaiVirar and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust JNPTDeputy CM Shinde inaugurated the flyover in the presence of state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and senior officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA Here are key highlights of the Bhayanderpada Flyover The total Ramp Length of the flyover is 601 metres and atThane end it is 39148 metres with an underpass of 204 metres At the Borivali end the flyover is of 18988 metres Its Carriageway is 22 lanes 75 metres each It has dual 2lane underpass 204 metres long and 197 metres wide Traffic Volume Capacity of the flyover is 73333 Passenger Car Units PCUs The flyover is built on the viaduct of Metro Lines 4 and 4A optimising land use and integrating road with future metro systemsThe officials said that it will ease heavy traffic caused by heavy vehicles and daily office commuters The flyover reduces congestion between Gaimukh and Waghbil areas in Thane and will saves travel time of motoristsAt the inauguration Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that it was a lifestyle transformation for people in ThaneThis project is not just a roadmdashitrsquos a transformation in lifestyle that brings relief to the people of Thane The improvement on a crucial route like Ghodbunder Road will not only streamline traffic but also act as a catalyst for the overall development of the region It is a great example of how reducing traffic congestion can save both time and fuel he saidThe flyover will act as a key part of the interstate freight corridor from Gujarat to JNPT and the residents from Thane East Gaimukh Kasarvadavali Brahmand Waghbil and Bhayanderpada will be able to use the route for a faster safer and smoother commutes officials saidA dedicated pedestrian subway has also been constructed beneath the flyover allowing safe crossing and reducing pressure on the main road they saidDr Sanjay Mukherjee MMRDA Commissioner said The inauguration of the Bhayanderpada underpass is a significant step toward creating a sustainable and efficient transport system in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region This project will not only improve traffic flow but also boost economic and industrial activity We are prioritizing ease and safety in the daily commute of citizensatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params