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India’s longest sea bridge was inaugurated on 12 January 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is also known as the ‘Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.’
The distance from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, which was previously 2 hours, can now be covered in just 20 minutes.
This six-lane bridge is 21.8 km long and it includes an impressive 16.5 km sea link. It connects Suri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district.
Atal Setu is constructed with 1.77 lakh metric tonnes of steel and 5.04 lakh metric tonnes of cement.
The bridge incorporates 17 times more steel than the iconic Eiffel Tower.
The quantity of cement utilized in constructing the bridge is six times greater than that used for the Statue of Liberty in America.
It is anticipated that 70 thousand people would be able to travel daily. Around 400 cameras have been installed for security reasons.
Travelling from Mumbai to Raigad via the Atal Setu bridge now takes just half an hour. Motorcycles, auto rickshaws, and tractors are prohibited from using the bridge.