Q. Which infrastructure project, also known as Atal Setu, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai?
Answer:
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)
Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), officially named Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link, which is the country's longest bridge over the sea. The 22-km-long twin-carriageway six-lane bridge spans the Thane Creek in the Arabian Sea, connecting Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district. The project, conceptualized six decades ago, aims to reduce travel time between Sewri and Chirle to under 20 minutes. The MTHL is part of an effort to improve connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, encompassing Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, with the goal of fostering economic development. The new bridge will significantly enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, alleviate congestion on the existing Vashi bridge route, and play a pivotal role in the region's overall transportation infrastructure.