The bridge will connect the eastern and western side of the node to the relief of residents
Veda Ramaswamy, Seawoods
May 24, 2011 - DNA Navi Mumbai
The work of the much-awaited road-over-bridge (ROB) connecting Seawoods east and west is going on according to plan. The construction of the ROB has been completed up to 85-90% and is expected to be ready by October 2011. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) awarded the tender for its construction to engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in 2009 for an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore.
The 745 metre long and 24 metre wide six-lane ROB begins from Sector 42 and ends at Sector 25, Seawoods. It will have two way vehicular roads, three lanes for each side. Besides, for pedestrians, three meter foot-over-bridge (FOB) will be also constructed adjacent to the ROB. The project which commenced on July 14, 2009 is running as per schedule. “The estimated tenure period allotted for the project is 24 months. The work is expected to become slow during monsoons but it will be completed as per the assigned date on October 13, 2011,”said VK Isal, the Executive Engineer, CIDCO.
The ROB is touted to improve the connectivity between Seawoods east and west. It will also ensure the safety of pedestrians and commuters. “Earlier, we had no option but to cross the railway tracks. It was really unsafe especially when we had our children along with us. But once the bridge starts, we can use it for commuting and it will ensure our safety in the long run,” said Shilpa Chowdhary, a Seawoods resident.
The increased frequency of trains has led to more problems for residents who have to wait for long every time a train passes by. Construction of the bridge will also solve traffic problems at the railway crossing to a huge extent. “We always have to wait for the trains to pass by. This causes a lot of time waste and the vehicular traffic also increases. The bridge will help us save several minutes,” said Roshni Dande, another local resident.
An official from L&T on condition of anonymity said, “To ensure commuters’ safety and full utility of the ROB, the railway crossing would be closed once the bridge gets functional.” Moreover, the bridge construction is expected to add to the real estate value of Seawoods as it will give easy access to the residents for commuting.
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