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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has given approval to multi-modal integration (MMI) project worth Rs 3,500 crore. Currently 12 Metro corridors are planned in the city and suburbs.
For end-to-end transportation for commuters, the authority had proposed a last-mile connectivity plan that will include BEST buses, bicycles and other modes of transport. The project will entail the widening of footpaths, bicycle tracks, parking zones, traffic signal improvement, street lighting, CCTV, path-finding maps, feeder services, street furniture, etc.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis also approved the appointment of Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation (IPRCL) to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for ropeway projects between Malad and Marve and Gorai and Borivali, both 4.5 km. These projects will provide East-West connectivity to the Metro and jetty at the two locations.
The CM also approved MMRDA financing the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC) for construction of Kavdas dam. This is part of the Surya dam project. MMRDA will soon sign an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with KIDC. |
