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The dream project of Mumbai, the Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL), officially named the Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Sea Link, is a part of the city's coastal road
network. Currently under construction at a revised cost of â¹18,120 crore, it will link Versova with Bandra, where it will connect with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
The project, which is a 17.17 km long sea bridge, is 60 per cent complete and on track to be finished within the next two years. Once open, it will ease traffic congestion and pressure on local trains while also giving a boost to the Maximum City's economic growth.
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Hereâs what else made headlines this week:Titagarh Rail wants to conquer India first
Indiaâs Titagarh Rail is focusing on consolidating its
domestic operations before taking its footprint global, building a robust base for international expansion.
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Dredging Corp adopts third-party contractors
Faced with aging dredgers, Dredging Corporation of India is turning to third-party contractors for manning, operations, and technical
management, following the operational model of port authorities for tugboats to improve efficiency.
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Annual FASTag Pass introduced for private vehicles
Pre-booking has opened for the FASTag annual pass, with activation available through the Rajmarg Yatra app and the websites of NHAI and
MoRTH. This is expected to simplify toll payments for frequent commuters.
Read moreCabinet okays Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro
Project
The government has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro, with an investment of â¹5,801 crore. This phase aims to improve connectivity in Old Lucknow, which currently suffers from limited public transport
options.
Catch the updatePESB appoints L V S Sudhakar Babu as MD of Sagarmala Finance Corporation
L V S Sudhakar Babu has been appointed Managing Director of Sagarmala Finance Corporation, a non-banking financial company focused on the maritime sector, tasked with financing port and shipping
infrastructure.
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Stay tuned for more! Weâll be back next week with the latest insights, expert views, and critical updates from Indiaâs infrastructure landscape. Until then, keep building!
