The work on two viaducts, 1.67 kilometers and 8.92 kilometers in length, under the ‘Missing Link’ project between the Khopoli exit and Kusgaon is complete. The bridge, with a height of 180 meters, has been completed up to 100 meters, the tallest in Asia, while the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has set the goal of completing the remaining work in the coming year.
To streamline traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 95% of the work on both viaducts, with a 23-meter depth, has been completed. These viaducts, not only the tallest in India but globally significant, feature four lanes.
The Pune-Mumbai Expressway and Pune-Mumbai National Highway converge near Khalapur Toll Plaza but diverge at the Khopoli exit. The exit at the Khopoli exit is parallel to the viaduct and supports 10 lanes of traffic.
Due to steep slopes and monsoon-induced landslides, the ghats and inclines here are quite challenging. This necessitates the closure of a lane on the hillside during the monsoons, causing congestion on the Mumbai-bound side. To mitigate this, the MSRDC has taken charge of the 13.3-kilometer ‘Missing Link’ project from the Khopoli exit to Kusgaon.
What makes this viaduct special?
This viaduct, constructed at a cost of 6695 crores, is noteworthy in its own right. It boasts a depth of 23.75 meters, making it the tallest viaduct globally. Strategies to prevent fire incidents have been devised for this viaduct. The elevation of this viaduct will significantly reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Pune.
In preparation for potential landslides, rock bolts have been placed strategically within the viaduct, and every 300 meters features an exit point road. Moreover, a high-pressure water-mix system will be promptly deployed in the event of a fire.
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