MMRDA commissions study for coastal road in thane to alleviate traffic congestion

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has taken the initiative to commission a study to build a coastal road in Thane, in an effort to address the rising traffic congestion in the region. The study will determine the feasibility and cost of constructing a six-lane road from Kharegaon to Anand Nagar Naka at Kopri.

As the city of Thane rapidly urbanised, traffic has become a major issue for residents. To combat this problem, the MMRDA has decided to build a new road to bypass the city and ease congestion. The project is expected to help reduce the number of accidents in Thane, as well as decrease travel time for commuters and the workload of traffic officials. Additionally, the signals in Thane will be reoriented for a better future.

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The proposed coastal road will not only benefit Thane residents but also has the potential to improve the entire region. The National Highway Authority of India is currently constructing the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway, which will alleviate some of the container traffic passing through Thane. The Mumbai Nagpur Super Communication Highway will also be completed in 2024, further reducing traffic congestion in the area.

The project was talked about in a committee led by the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who has prioritised projects in his home city, Thane. The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Committee must approve the coastal road project because it will need to purchase private land which could have an impact on some mangroves.

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The MMRDA has also requested bids to build a flyover connecting LBS road and Naupada area in Thane, in addition to the coastal road project. This will assist in enhancing the region's traffic flow.