Bandra Worli Sea Link

Bandra Worli Sea Link

  • 37,680kms of Steel wires.
  • 5,75,000 tones of concrete.
  • 6,000 hands.

 

Quality Assurance

  • High performance concrete (Grade M60 with Micro Silica Slurry) to enhance durability.
  • Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcement As Anti-Corrosive Treatment.
  • Per-Cast Technology Ensures Quality Production of Segments.

 

Project Highlights

  • India’s first bridge to be constructed in open sea conditions.
  • 7km, twin, 4-lane independent carriageway bridge across the open sea.
  • 16- lane toll plaza with 20-m wide promenade together with state-of-the-art traffic monitoring, surveillance, information & control systems.
  • Osterberg cell technology used for the first time in India to check pile strength (for up to 6600MT).
  • Use of politron Disc in bearings on piles for the first time in India.

 

Basic Benefits

  • Estimated savings in fuel & vehicle operating cost (Voc): Rs.100crores per annum (1999yr.Base).
  • Considerable savings in travel time (20-30 minute). Due to increased speed & reduced delays (23 signals avoided).
  • Stress free driving.
  • Reduced accidents & Noise pollution.
  • Reduction in carbon monoxide & nitrogen oxide levels.

 

Note

  • Distance- 4.70km
  • Traffic Signals- 4
  • Morning Peak Hour Travel- 6minutes
  • Evening Peak Hour Travel- 6minutes
  • Average Journey Speed- 80kmph

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