By- Srishti Verma
Atal Setu is the longest bridge of India which is set to be inaugurated on 12 January.
21.8 kilometers long bridge, honoring the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Mahindra Group Chairperson expressed his excitement, saying that he can't wait to drive down the "golden bridge".
It connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Raigad district, reducing travel time from two hours to approximately 15-20 minutes.
It is 6-lane sea link, with 16.50 kilometres constructed over the sea and 5.50 kilometres on land.
The maximum speed limit for four-wheelers on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) will be 100 kmph
Motorbikes, autorickshaws and tractors won't be allowed on the sea bridge.
The MTHL has been built at a cost of approximately ₹18,000 crore and is expected to cater to around 70,000 vehicles.