Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Cable-stayed bridge in Mumbai, India
Description
This structure spans 5.6 kilometers (3.5 mi) across the Arabian Sea, linking Bandra in the north with Worli to the south through eight traffic lanes distributed across two levels, providing four lanes in each direction.
History
Work began in 2000 under the management of Indian firm Hindustan Construction Company, with international engineers from several countries contributing to the project, which opened to traffic on June 30, 2009.
Culture
This crossing reduces commute times between western suburbs and the business district, shaping daily routines for hundreds of thousands of residents who travel between different parts of Mumbai each day.
Practical
The crossing charges tolls ranging from 75 to 250 rupees depending on vehicle type and carries an average of 37,500 vehicles daily, with the journey taking roughly 10 minutes and offering particularly impressive views at night when the pylons are illuminated.
Did you know?
The construction required more than 90,000 tons (82,000 metric tons) of cement and used steel cables totaling over 560 mi (900 km) in length, enough to span the distance from Mumbai to Goa.
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