Bandra-Worli Sea Link to be inaugurated on June 30

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Mumbai: Smt. Sonia Gandhi, UPA Chairperson and Member of Parliament, will inaugurate the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on June 30, 2009. This was announced today by the Minister for PWD (Public Undertaking), Dr. (Smt.) Vimaltai Mundada, at a press conference jointly organised by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and HCC (Hindustan Construction Company). India’s first bridge to be constructed across the open sea, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is also the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge.

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is yet another transport infrastructure offering from MSRDC to the city of Mumbai. Designed by M/S Dar Consultants, UK, and built by the leading engineering and construction company, HCC, the Sea Link will connect the Mahim intersection of the Western Express Highway and Swami Vivekananda Marg at the Bandra end to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road at the Worli end. Motorists will now benefit from enhanced route options and easing of traffic congestion along the western corridor, especially at the Mahim, Dadar and Worli intersections.

Announcing the inauguration date, Minister Dr. (Smt.) Vimaltai Mundada said, “The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is the new landmark of Mumbai, a testimony to Government of Maharashtra’s determination to build state-of-the-art infrastructure for Mumbai. I am proud to be associated with the development of this iconic structure.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Satish Gavai, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, MSRDC, said, “The inauguration of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a golden moment in the history of Mumbai. For all Mumbaikars, it is celebration time as Mumbai takes a dramatic step in improving the city’s infrastructure. MSRDC is dedicated to create modern infrastructure to the city as we aim to make Mumbai the city of the future. We congratulate HCC and other project partners and commend each person involved in the project for bringing it to a successful conclusion.”

Mr. Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman & Managing Director, HCC, said, “Construction of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been one of the most challenging infrastructure projects undertaken in recent times in India. We took on this project with the quest to set new benchmarks in precision engineering and prove India’s infrastructure development capabilities. Reflecting on the hard work of our engineers and over 3000 workers who have raised this Sea Link in rough open sea conditions, I am proud to say we have truly built a monument to human skills, enterprise and determination.”