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