The New Saket Flyover on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway has opened to traffic after successful weight testing, allowing MSRDC to begin repairs on the Old Saket Bridge. Officials said restoration of the Nashik-bound lane will take about a month, aiming to ease chronic congestion before monsoon.
Concrete steps are finally being taken to resolve the persistent traffic congestion issues on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway. Following the successful weight-testing of the New Saket Flyover, the bridge has been opened for traffic, paving the way for comprehensive repair work on the Old Saket Bridge and its approach roads.
The commencement of these repairs is expected to provide significant relief to motorists traveling between Thane and Nashik in the coming weeks. The Mumbai-Nashik Highway is a vital artery passing through Thane city, witnessing a daily volume of hundreds of thousands of vehicles.
The issue of traffic gridlock was repeatedly raised by public representatives during District Planning Committee meetings. In response, the district administration initiated a weight-testing process for the New Saket Flyover last week using heavy dumpers. Upon receiving a satisfactory technical report, the new flyover was opened to traffic this past Tuesday.
While the new bridge has partially mitigated the congestion for those heading toward Nashik, the incomplete approach roads at the entrance of the old bridge remained a hurdle.
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