Mumbai: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva “Atal Setu,” India’s longest sea bridge, witnessed a vehicle count of 83.06 lakh since it opened to traffic a year ago.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Jan 12, 2024, and opened to traffic the next day, the MTHL — also known as the Atal Setu — quickly became a vital artery for the region.
During its first year of operation, four-wheelers dominated the total vehicle count with 77 lakh crossings, accounting for over 95% of the traffic. The remaining vehicles comprised 1.99 lakh small multi-axle trucks, 1.59 lakh large multi-axle trucks, 1.17 lakh buses, and over 99,660 mini-buses. Notably, nearly 900 heavy vehicles also used the bridge during this period.
With an average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles, the bridge recorded its highest single-day vehicle count of 61,807 on Jan 14, 2024.
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “In just one year, it transformed the commuting experience for over 8 million vehicles, contributing significantly to the economic and social development of the region.”
Deputy chief minister and MMRDA chairman Eknath Shinde remarked, “The Atal Setu is more than just a bridge; it is a lifeline that redefined urban mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Its exemplary operational performance underscores the effectiveness of advanced traffic management and emergency response systems.”
Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, added, “The bridge’s impressive safety record and operational efficiency highlight our focus on innovation and sustainability in infrastructure development.”
The Atal Setu’s utility is expected to rise further with the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects. The Worli-Sewri elevated road, currently 75% complete, will soon provide a rapid 5-10 minute connection from Worli Sea Face to the bridge. Additionally, the development of an elevated road between the Chirle Interchange and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway promises even faster commutes between South Mumbai, the western suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, and the Mumbai-Goa Highway.
The Atal Setu’s robust traffic management and emergency response systems, which include the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Fire-Rescue Vehicles (FRVs), maintenance teams, and patrolling units, ensured seamless operations and efficient incident handling.
Mumbai: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva “Atal Setu,” India’s longest sea bridge, witnessed a vehicle count of 83.06 lakh since it opened to traffic a year ago.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Jan 12, 2024, and opened to traffic the next day, the MTHL — also known as the Atal Setu — quickly became a vital artery for the region.
During its first year of operation, four-wheelers dominated the total vehicle count with 77 lakh crossings, accounting for over 95% of the traffic. The remaining vehicles comprised 1.99 lakh small multi-axle trucks, 1.59 lakh large multi-axle trucks, 1.17 lakh buses, and over 99,660 mini-buses. Notably, nearly 900 heavy vehicles also used the bridge during this period.
With an average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles, the bridge recorded its highest single-day vehicle count of 61,807 on Jan 14, 2024.
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “In just one year, it transformed the commuting experience for over 8 million vehicles, contributing significantly to the economic and social development of the region.”
Deputy chief minister and MMRDA chairman Eknath Shinde remarked, “The Atal Setu is more than just a bridge; it is a lifeline that redefined urban mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Its exemplary operational performance underscores the effectiveness of advanced traffic management and emergency response systems.”
Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, added, “The bridge’s impressive safety record and operational efficiency highlight our focus on innovation and sustainability in infrastructure development.”
The Atal Setu’s utility is expected to rise further with the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects. The Worli-Sewri elevated road, currently 75% complete, will soon provide a rapid 5-10 minute connection from Worli Sea Face to the bridge. Additionally, the development of an elevated road between the Chirle Interchange and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway promises even faster commutes between South Mumbai, the western suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, and the Mumbai-Goa Highway.
The Atal Setu’s robust traffic management and emergency response systems, which include the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Fire-Rescue Vehicles (FRVs), maintenance teams, and patrolling units, ensured seamless operations and efficient incident handling.