The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the continuation of existing toll charges for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) until December 2025. Originally, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had proposed a toll of R500 for a single trip, while the state’s Urban Development Department suggested a lower charge of Rs 350.

The bridge, also known as Atal Setu and India’s longest sea bridge, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12, 2024. The bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 21,200 crore, was opened for public the following day, January 13.