BANDRA WORLI SEA LINK

SUBMITTED BY : NAVID.PEVEKAR

INTRODUCTION.
Western Freeway Sea Link During the past two decades the existing western corridor stretching from Bandra to Cuffe Parade has become highly congested and the traffic levels having already reached saturation level need immediate solution. The construction of Bandra Worli Sea Link taken up by MSRDC is a partial solution to the problem and appreciable relief can be achieved if the sea link is further extended up to Nariman Point with a connector linking Cuffe Parade. The proposed Western Freeway is a north - south sea link connecting the Worli end of Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Nariman Point with a dispersal link connecting Cuffe Parade. The alignment runs over major bridges keeping the shoreline at about 150 meters from Worli Hill and there after across the bay upto Nariman Point.

PROJECT BACKGROUND.
Bandra Worli Sea Link Project has been one of the most highly recommended project of all the transport studies done for the metropolitan region. At present, Mahim Causeway is the only link connecting the western suburbs with the island city of Mumbai. Therefore this existing North South traffic corridor is very congested and during the peak hours results in a bottleneck at Mahim Causeway.

 An 8-lane bridge with 2 lanes dedicated for buses. Unique bridge design for the Link Bridge to emerge as a land mark structure in the city. Single tower supported 500 meters long Cable Stayed Bridge at Bandra Channel and Twin tower supported 350m Cable Stayed Bridge at Worli Channel for each carriageway. Modern toll plaza of 16 lanes with automated toll collection system. An intelligent bridge with state - of - art systems for traffic monitoring, surveillance, information and guidance, instrumentation, emergency support etc. Development of promenade and landscaping to enhance the environment.

Salient Features of Bandra Worli Sea Link

PROJECT BENEFITS .
1. Estimated savings in Vehicle Operating Costs (VOC) : Rs. 100 Crores per annum. 2. Considerable savings in travel time (20 to 30 minutes) due to increased speed and reduced delays (23 signals avoided) 3. Stress free driving. 4. Reduced accidents. 5. Reduction in traffic on existing roads because of traffic diversion to the Sea Link.

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6. Reduction in Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Oxide Levels in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads. 7. Reduced noise pollution in Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Worli along existing roads. 8. No adverse effect on fisheries, marine life and livelihood of fisherman. 9. Landscaping along the approaches and waterfront promenade will enhance the environment and add green spots to the city. 10. Mumbai gets a new landmark.

ROUTE OF BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK.

ROUTE.
1. Approach Road At Bandra side
2. Mahim Interchanged 3. Love grove Junction Flyover

1. APPROACH ROAD AT BANDRA SIDE.

The Approach road at Bandra constructed under Package III has been inaugurated and commissioned for traffic by Hon. C.M. on 26th February 2003.

Approach Road at Bandra side Salient Features

1. Name of Work :- Construction of Solid Approach road from end of improved Mahim flyover upto start of Toll plaza area on Bandra side. 2. Value of contract :- Rs. 54.29 Crore 3. Date of commencement of work :- July 2, 1999 4. Date of completion of work & Opening to Traffic :- Feb 26, 2003

2. MAHIM INTERCHANGE.
The Mahim interchange constructed under Package II has been inaugurated and commissioned for traffic by Hon. C.M. on 26th February 2003.

SALIENT FEATURES.OF MAHIM INTERCHANGE.

1. Value of Contract :- Rs. 42 Crore

2. Date of commencement of work :-May 26, 1999 3. Date of completion / Opening to Traffic :- Feb 26, 2003 4. Length of Fly-overs (viaducts) :-585 + 640 = 1225. Mts. 5.Carriageway :-Four Lanes two Way (total 8 lanes) 6. Traffic A) Main Flyover :-Traffic from Airport to Worli Traffic from Worli to Airport.

3.LOVE GROVE JUNCTION FLYOVER.

Package I of the Bandra Worli Sea Link project was completed and commissioned on 11th March 2002. This package consists of the 680 meter long flyover at Love grove junction.

SALIENT FEATURES OF LOVE GROVE.

1.Total Bridge :-Length 680 meters
2.Length of approaches:- 277 meters 3.Length of via duct :- 403 Meters 4.Bridge width :- 08 meters 5.Carriageway :- 2 lanes single way 6.Foundations :- Pile foundations

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7. Traffic Movement :a. Phase I - southward in morning peak hours (08.00 AM to 02.00 PM) and northwards in evening peak hours (02.00 PM till 08.00 AM) b. Phase II- (after commission of Bandra - Worli Sea Link) :- Northwards. 8. Total Cost (in Rs.):- 7.5 crores 9. Total spans:- 14 nos 10. Commencement of construction:- October 2000 11. Date of commissioning:- March 2002

Love Grove Junction at Worli leading to Bandra-Worli Sealink

PROJECT LOCATION.
The alignment starts at Worli Sealink at Worli end of Bandra-Worli Sealink, runs parrallel to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road shore line, the alignment then traverses Love Grove Outfall and Haji Ali Bay before running close to Priyadarshani Park and then skirts the Malabar Hill and enters the bay at Malabar Hill point to connect to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Road near NCPA, Nariman Point. The alignment is to be provided with interchanges at Worli, Haji Ali, Bhulabhai Desai

ALIGNMENT PLAN BWSL

PROJECT STATUS.
Package I - flyover at Love grove junction has been commissioned on 11th March 2002 . Packages II & III are also completed and commissioned in February 2003. Promenade along Package III at Bandra is also made open for public use. Construction of main bridge under package IV is in progress. About 20% of the work is complete up to May 2005. Another work front is undertaken from Worli Sea face to expedite the work. The project is estimated to be commissioned by 2007.

ESTIMATED COST.
Package Description. Estimated Cost in 1999 (Rs. Crores
5.03 6.22 31.24 45.66

Estimated Revised Cost in 2004 (Rs. Crores)

69.96 7.92 46.25 71.39

Cost for Land Development Construction cost of Package I Construction cost of Package II Construction cost of Package III

Construction cost of Package V

5.23

0.00

Sub Total

93.38

195. 52

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Construction cost of Package IV Preliminary Expenditure (Consultancy/Con tingencies) 435.19 740.00

52.90

55.07

Interest during Construction

84.34

315.66

Total

665.81

1306. 25

Analysis of Excess
1. Package I, II, III, V & Land Dev 2. Package IV# 3. Preliminary Expenditure 4. Interest during Construction (196-93) (740-435) (55-53) (315-85) 103 305 2 230

Total

(1306-666)

640

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