Savings
in vehicle operating cost to the tune of Rs.100 crores per annum (1999 yr base)
due to
reduction in congestion in the existing roads and lower vehicle
operating cost
on the bridge.
Considerable
savings in travel time (20-30 min) due to increased speed and
reduced delays at
intersections at existing roads
Ease
in driving with reduced mental tension and overall improvement
in the quality
of life.
Reduction in traffic on existing roads
because of traffic diversion to sea link
Improvement
in environment especially in terms of reduction in carbon
monoxide, oxides of
nitrogen and reduction in noise pollution in areas of Mahim, Dadar,
Prabhadevi
and Worli.
Project
to have no adverse effect on
fisheries, marine life and livelihood of
fisherman.
Reduced
accidents
Proper
landscaping measures along the approaches and promenade along
waterfront to enhance environment of
the area
References: 1.
www.bandraworlisealink.com 2.
http://www.cranestodaymagazine.com 3. A
Critical Analysis of Bandra-Worli Cable Stayed Bridge,
Mumbai by C.S.W.
Davies 4.
Report
on Cable Stayed bridges by Ravi
Haldania, Dept of Civil
Engineering, IIT-Powai. 5.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandra-Worli_Sea_Link 6.
http://sea-link.blogspot.com/ 7.
News
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