Mumbai: The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Extension project is nearing completion, with just 100 metres of suspension span left to install. This segment is part of a cable-stayed bridge, and the final installation is contingent upon two planned traffic blocks, pending the necessary permissions from the traffic police, according to an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The installation will be carried out in phases to accommodate the curvature of the stretch, after which suspension cables and road surfacing will follow. Once approvals are secured, the remaining portion of the SCLR is scheduled to open to the public on January 1, 2025, as per an Indian Express report.
Additionally, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recently completed a Rs 16 crore payment to defence authorities for essential land acquisition related to the project.
Originally planned for completion in 2019 after construction began in 2016, the 4.2-kilometre SCLR extension faced delays due to various reasons, including requirements for defence land.
The extension starts at Kapadia Nagar and extends to Panbai International School, linking Kapadia Nagar Junction near LBS Road to the Western Express Highway at Vakola Junction. This route passes through key points like Vakola Junction, Ambedkar Chowk, University Junction, and BKC Junction, promising to enhance connectivity between Kurla and the elevated road at Vakola.
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