Starting April 1, motorists crossing Mumbai s Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link will see toll charges rise by approximately 18%, announced by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation officials. Cars and jeeps will pay Rs 100, while minibuses and similar vehicles will pay Rs 160. Two-axle trucks will face a toll of Rs 210. These changes will be effective until March 31, 2027. Additionally, discounts for frequent travelers are available.
Of the total 35,000-plus bridges in Maharashtra under the state s Public Works Department (PWD) jurisdiction, there are 146 small, 105 big and five long bridges (total 256) from the pre-Independence era, some dating back to over 350 years and still functional.
Decks have been cleared for an international tourism complex-cum-world class aquarium project, the first of its kind in the country, to come up at Mumbai s Worli, officials said on Monday.The mega-project, spread across 14.55 acres at the Worli .