Maharashtra government on Tuesday approved the detailed project report (DPR) and implementation plan for Phase I of the Uttan-Virar Sea Link project, an “ambitious urban transport” initiative to be constructed at a cost of Rs 58,754.71 crore, an official said, reported the PTI.

According to a government resolution (GR), the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will execute the project, which is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between Mumbai’s western suburbs and the Palghar region, where the proposed Vadhavan Port is set to come up.