While the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), which links Sewri with Chirle near Nhava Sheva, is boosting connectivity for motorists, the proposed elevated corridor connecting Chirle with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is being realised at a fast pace. This corridor comprises two six-lane elevated connectors — a 4958-metre-long one from Chirle to Gavhan Phata in Ulwe and a 1700-metre-long one from Palaspe to Panvel’s Kon village near the expressway. About 90 per cent of land acquisition for the elevated corridor, whose estimated cost is Rs 1102.75 crore, is complete, and 70 per cent of its foundation-related work has been finished.

The corridor is a vital component of the larger MTHL project and will ensure seamless connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, particularly in relation to the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), and Chirle and Palaspe are key points on the road network. The former area is located near the upcoming airport and is being developed with a focus on providing smooth connectivity for both passenger and freight traffic. The MTHL connector in this region involves the construction of roads, bridges, and interchanges, which will ensure efficient traffic flow between Navi Mumbai and other parts of Mumbai.

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