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patentneer

April 7th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Korsh, CG excellent work thanks.

If I was in the flyover and bridge building business in dense Indian cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Benares etc. etc. ... hehe ... money-money-money .... this is how I'd do it:

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Re: Anna Hazare - Sure I support him, he's r8 on the ball!

Another shot:

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I'd even do it for free for projects like metro rail, Mumbai - Nhava Sheva Harbour link. Hell, this way I can provide 10 harbour bridges for public, free. Now watch the naysayers, regressive' s and retards jump me. The rest of it will be a mall, rec. places, housing, parking, you name it ... wotsay?

Credit: Russian architect Ayrat Khusnutdinov and his Sky Table concept.

hardcore gamer

April 7th, 2011, 01:03 AM

^^ if you have something productive to post then post. Dont talk about your fantaises here like some fanboy. If you have pics or articles or of ROADS, FLYOVERS, FREEWAYS in Mumbai.

bhargavsura

April 7th, 2011, 01:11 AM

Great work man.

zoxtannin

April 7th, 2011, 03:47 AM

nice idea patentneer... good to see few creative people in the forum. New ideas are always fun... but be ready for some comments too... its part of the game. :-) I like the green thing in the top.

patentneer

April 7th, 2011, 06:25 AM

^^ if you have something productive to post then post. Dont talk about your fantaises here like some fanboy. If you have pics or articles or of ROADS, FLYOVERS, FREEWAYS in Mumbai.

^^^^^^

:lol: & who r u 'hardcore ...' ?

Also, pls. mind your manners ( 'fanboy' ), why get personal :nono:?
If someone don't like new architecture and structural ideas, 'hardcore' kindly feel free
... go to some hardcore site or something :hehe:, kindly don't troll this thread :goodbye: .

Matter re: the personal attack stands deposed to mod.'s as 1'st incident of personal attack. Remember, 2 strikes & ur out! (banned!)

... bhargavsura, zoxtanin thanks for the back-up, much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by bhargavsura
Great work man.

Neat, 'init, nice find too. - patentneer

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Originally Posted by zoxtannin

-nice idea patentneer... good to see few creative people in the forum. New ideas are always fun... but be ready for some comments too... its part of the game. :-) I like the green thing in the top.

hehe ... green on top u can rent out for night golf & cricket pitch practice. By 'you', I don't really mean you personally like some other ppl. might, so sorry. Jogger's park, ... even high rise koliwadi's and salt pans, mangroves and milk dairies to be politically correct. - patentneer

:banana:

patentneer

April 7th, 2011, 06:33 AM

del

patentneer

April 7th, 2011, 06:38 AM

del.

KuwarOnline

April 7th, 2011, 07:00 AM

nice update CG & Koresh :cheers:

MeMumbaikar

April 7th, 2011, 11:01 AM

thankyou Koresh and CG

the roads seem deserted for some reason. I really wonder why they did not go for a 3 by 3 flyover

fuwad

April 7th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan today announced in the state legislative council, Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) will be the nodal agency for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)project. Proposal has been sent for environmental clearance.

bhargavsura

April 8th, 2011, 02:32 AM

^^^^^^

:lol: ... & who r u ?

Also, pls. mind your manners ( 'fanboy' ), why get personal?
If someone don't like new architecture and structural ideas, 'hardcore' kindly feel free ... go to some military site or something :goodbye:, kindly don't troll this thread.

Matter re: the personal attack stands deposed to mod.'s as 1'st incident of personal attack. Remember, 2 strikes & ur out! (banned!)

... bhargavsura, zoxtanin thanks for the back-up, much appreciated.

---xxx---

Originally Posted by bhargavsura
Great work man.

Neat, 'init, nice find too. - patentneer

---xxx---

Originally Posted by zoxtannin

-nice idea patentneer... good to see few creative people in the forum. New ideas are always fun... but be ready for some comments too... its part of the game. :-) I like the green thing in the top.

hehe ... green on top u can rent out for night golf & cricket pitch practice. By 'you', I don't really mean you personally like some other ppl. might, so sorry. Jogger's park, ... even high rise koliwadi's and salt pans, mangroves and milk dairies to be politically correct. - patentneer

:banana:

You got me wrong. I was appreciating pictures of Koresh and not you.

koresh

April 8th, 2011, 07:05 AM

thankyou Koresh and CG

the roads seem deserted for some reason. I really wonder why they did not go for a 3 by 3 flyover

The road network in and around Mumbai is a mess.Photos taken in non-peak period. The NH3 Mumbai-Nashik road was the best. NH8 is the worst as NHAI is building flyovers from Vasai to Boisor.

India101

April 8th, 2011, 08:50 AM

^^ if you have something productive to post then post. Dont talk about your fantaises here like some fanboy. If you have pics or articles or of ROADS, FLYOVERS, FREEWAYS in Mumbai.

+1

koresh

April 8th, 2011, 09:11 AM

Eastern Express Highway

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rsrikanth05

April 8th, 2011, 02:51 PM

^^ Nice pics. Where were they taken?

KuwarOnline

April 8th, 2011, 04:12 PM

^^ if you have something productive to post then post. Dont talk about your fantaises here like some fanboy. If you have pics or articles or of ROADS, FLYOVERS, FREEWAYS in Mumbai.

+1

Vicky007

April 8th, 2011, 06:30 PM

The road network in and around Mumbai is a mess.Photos taken in non-peak period. The NH3 Mumbai-Nashik road was the best. NH8 is the worst as NHAI is building flyovers from Vasai to Boisor.

Koresh how many flyovers under construction on that stretch?

koresh

April 8th, 2011, 09:04 PM

^^ Nice pics. Where were they taken?

Vikroli, Bhandup, Mulund on Eastern Express Highway

Koresh how many flyovers under construction on that stretch?

Maybe 4 or 5.

koresh

April 8th, 2011, 09:29 PM

Eastern Express Freeway

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koresh

April 8th, 2011, 09:37 PM

Eastern Express Freeway

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rsrikanth05

April 9th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Where does NHAI take over maintenance of NH8 ??

MeMumbaikar

April 9th, 2011, 02:10 PM

hmm Eastern freeway looks on target

One more year to finish me thinks looking at the pics Koresh posted (thankyou Koresh)

will eastern freeway have entry and exist ramps? For say getting off at worli. or is it direct route to Fort/Nariman point

bhargavsura

April 9th, 2011, 02:48 PM

How long is the EEF going to be?

Coolguyz

April 9th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Where does NHAI take over maintenance of NH8 ??

Right after Dahisar toll naka. Six laning has started so lots of activity happening plus a 8 lane flyover to bypass Mira Road Bhayender junction is also under construction.

Coolguyz

April 9th, 2011, 03:36 PM

How long is the EEF going to be?

22 kms from museum up to Mankhurd ghatkopar link road of which 9 kms is elevated on MBPT road and after panjarpol junction till MGLR, a completely new road called Anik panjarpol link road of 3 kms which includes 2 tunnels of 4 lanes each passing through BARC hills.

Coolguyz

April 9th, 2011, 03:38 PM

bhargavsura

April 9th, 2011, 03:42 PM

That would suck. It would just be useful for people going North.

MeMumbaikar

April 9th, 2011, 03:56 PM

hmm extreme south lol

yeah so it seems you want to goto Nariman point fort Ballard estate Cuffe Parade and Colaba you take the eastern freeway of the EEH.

If you going to Prabhadevi Worli Parel to even Marine drive Ambedkar road flyovers are the ones for you.

If your going to Wadala the docks just dont take the elevated section.

In that case it makes sense.

Have two eastern freeway and Amedbkar road essentially splitting the traffic which usually uses just ambedkar road.

Coolguyz

April 9th, 2011, 04:00 PM

That would suck. It would just be useful for people going North.

Thats what is purpose behind it, for South mumbaikars to go directly to EEH/Pune taking load of Ambedkar road which will be further traffic free after the 2 long flyovers will be open to traffic in a month . If you see the alignment it passes through the most deserted stretches of the city, and no point having entry exits on elevated section since there is no road/flyover to go in the main city over the harbour line which runs parallel to MBPT road.

bhargavsura

April 9th, 2011, 04:24 PM

^^

I see. Thanks CG.

koresh

April 11th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Eastern Express Freeway

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koresh

April 11th, 2011, 01:57 PM

Eastern Express Freeway

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Master of Disguise

April 11th, 2011, 02:25 PM

rsrikanth05

April 11th, 2011, 02:57 PM

Yaar guys don't get me wrong but Mumbai ka roads don't look good to me.....the feel and finish ....stability ..anything...This has nothing to do with Mum-Del.....so please...its just from my personal experience...
Much better than several other cities.
Besides, why are people so bothered with looks?
Functionality matters more.

Master of Disguise

April 11th, 2011, 03:44 PM

MeMumbaikar

April 11th, 2011, 04:22 PM

must agree the road below the Eastern freeway looks like a poorly paved road.

even the eeh and weh stretches have pot holes

rsrikanth05

April 11th, 2011, 04:35 PM

devendra1

April 11th, 2011, 05:03 PM

rsrikanth05

April 11th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Master of Disguise

April 11th, 2011, 06:17 PM

There are pot holes but if you see most of the roads are cemented. I think Mumbai may have the highest number of cemented roads. With cemented roads chances of getting pot holes reduces considerably, but the disadvantage is cemented roads are not as smooth as good quality Tar roads. Not to defend Mumbai but just a opinion after seeing lot of cities.

Yaar roads in Mumbai are ful of potholes and bumps..I asked a Cab driver last time around bt it....and his reply...

Bhaisahab is Sheher mein nayee ho kya....1 mahina ruko aadat ho jayega...hume to ho gaya...

Was full of abuses for BMC....or watever is the name of municipal corporation....

I remember same kinda roads near chaupati ...is that charni road??

Abhishek901

April 11th, 2011, 06:44 PM

There are pot holes but if you see most of the roads are cemented. I think Mumbai may have the highest number of cemented roads. With cemented roads chances of getting pot holes reduces considerably, but the disadvantage is cemented roads are not as smooth as good quality Tar roads. Not to defend Mumbai but just a opinion after seeing lot of cities.

I visited Mumbai for a short trip last Dec. I used WEH, EEH, Ambedkar road, Sion-Panvel road, a few roads in and around Worli, Parel, Mumbai Central, Kurla, BKC. I don't remember seeing any pothole. Surface was good though not very smooth.

However, the problem which I could see was absence of service roads on almost all the roads, even the major ones, and absence of pavements or encroachments on many roads.

KuwarOnline

April 11th, 2011, 09:09 PM

WEH & EEH both have good service roads at least 2+2 lane both side mostly, about pothole, I dont find any, yup uneven surface we can call as mostly roads are concrete not good as tar but no potholes,

vadditwice

April 12th, 2011, 05:03 AM

Its not just looks.....Use it sometime....
I have been to mumbai 100s of time...its full of potholes......especially tha stretch from Airport to Kandivili and near bandra..

Anyways back to pics yaar...yaha war start ho jayega

Yes the stretch just where the airport joins the WEH is terrible. I could never understand the use of paver blocks on an Expressway. Now though, work is on and many paver block streches like the ones you mentioned near airport are being concretised. Tar roads although smoother wont be feasible due to high maintanance and extremely heavy traffic. And you could never expect Mumbai to get national capital like privileges.

devendra1

April 12th, 2011, 09:48 AM

I visited Mumbai for a short trip last Dec. I used WEH, EEH, Ambedkar road, Sion-Panvel road, a few roads in and around Worli, Parel, Mumbai Central, Kurla, BKC. I don't remember seeing any pothole. Surface was good though not very smooth.

However, the problem which I could see was absence of service roads on almost all the roads, even the major ones, and absence of pavements or encroachments on many roads.

+1 your observations are quiet correct.

devendra1

April 12th, 2011, 10:00 AM

Yaar roads in Mumbai are ful of potholes and bumps..I asked a Cab driver last time around bt it....and his reply...

Bhaisahab is Sheher mein nayee ho kya....1 mahina ruko aadat ho jayega...hume to ho gaya...

Was full of abuses for BMC....or watever is the name of municipal corporation....

I remember same kinda roads near chaupati ...is that charni road??
From Airport the roads are not that good, but travelling on concrete roads is not that smooth experience. But due to high rain Mumbai needs Concrete roads for less maintaince. In some cases the Paver blocks come out.

KuwarOnline

April 12th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Mumbai has always been identified with the Queens Necklace;now it will have a Garland Freeway as well.The State Government is making a big push for a network of roads,cablestayed bridges and flyovers to connect Churchgate and Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai with Virar in the west,and Navi Mumbai and Kalyan in the east.
The project is called Garland Freeway for obvious reasons once finished,the connecting roads will resemble a garland encircling the island city.The plan involves joining the dots between current infrastructure projects such as the Eastern Freeway on the Central side or the Sea-Link along the Western coast to create an inter-linked road network.
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh will arrive in Mumbai on April 15 to study the coastal road project.We will brief him about the freeway project during this visit, a senior government official said.He said that Bandra was connected with Worli by a sea link,and now the plan was to build a coastal road from Worli to Mahalaxmi,and then from Chowpatty to Marine Drive.There is another proposal for a sea link from Bandra to Versova.In future,we plan to extend the Link Road in western suburbs,and construct a cable-stayed bridge from Marve to Manori, the official said.
The existing single-lane road will be turned into a four-lane stretch up to Uttan.Vasai and Uttan will be connected through another cable-stayed bridge.This will reduce travel time from Virar to Churchgate from three hours to one and a half hours, he said.
In the east,the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is constructing a freeway with a tunnel connecting Panjrapole with Wadi Bunder.The state government wants this freeway to be extended to Cuffe Parade.There are also plans to increase the number of lanes on Mumbai-Pune Expressway to 10

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devendra1

April 12th, 2011, 11:23 AM

now the plan was to build a coastal road from Worli to Mahalaxmi,and then from Chowpatty to Marine Drive.
Marine drive is already a coastal road, how will they make another coastal road ?

fuwad

April 12th, 2011, 12:31 PM

CM to sell BWSL extension project to Jairam Ramesh

Yogesh.Naik@timesgroup.com

Chavan will give Ramesh a presentation on the sea link extension plan, after MoEF rejected the coastal road proposal

Power-point presentations are a domain of marketing executives and bureaucrats. Now, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has decided to take over the computer for the sake of a mega project. His audience will be Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, and his mission is to get a go-ahead to build a coastal road connecting Bandra Worli Sea Link to Nariman Point via Haji Ali. Mumbai Mirror has the copy of the presentation meant for Ramesh.

The State Government forwarded the coastal road project to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in Delhi for clearance, which was turned down. On April 15, Ramesh is scheduled to visit Mumbai. Chavan himself will click the mouse and show the sea link extension project slides to his former Cabinet colleague. A senior bureaucrat said, “Such presentations are given by IAS officers. But in the sea link extension matter, the chief minister will take over the presentation.”

Features of the proposal, which the chief minister will bat for, are: A 200-mt viaduct connecting Bandra Worli Sea Link with the coastal road that begins near Pratiksha building at Worli Sea Face; 3.5-km coastal road from Worli coast to Samudra Mahal building; 1.2-km bridge from Samudra Mahal to Mahalaxmi; 1.2-km viaduct from Mahalaxmi to Bhulabhai Desai interchange; 1.3-km viaduct from Bhulabhai Desai interchange to Priyadarshini Park; 2.7-km tunnel from Priyadarshini Park to H20 Boating Club at Girgaum Chowpatty; 2.3-km coastal road from H20 Boating Club to Nariman Point.

Regarding traffic lanes, the proposal says: Worli end of Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Mahalaxmi be made eight lanes; Mahalaxmi to Priyadarshini Park six lanes; Priyadarshini Park to Nariman point four lanes, and connectors and interchanges along the route be made four lanes.

A bureaucrat said the cost factor will form the basis of Chavan’s presentation. “The CM will tell Ramesh that a sea link is a lot more expensive compared to coastal roads, and will cost nearly Rs 325 crore per km. As per the 2011 estimates, connecting Worli with Nariman Point with a tunnel under Malabar Hill could cost over Rs 9,000 crore, but the coastal road with tunnel under Malabar Hill, viaducts and interchanges will cost around Rs 4,800 crore,” the official said.

Ramesh will be told the coastal road projects will be completed in just two years, compared to around four years a sea link will take up.
To build coastal roads, some amount of reclamation will be needed, said government officials. The State will have to reclaim 10.6 hectares of land at Priyadarshini Park. Though there are no mangroves being affected in the project, the MSRDC could face hurdles in getting clearances for reclamation, an official said.

The idea of having a tunnel from Priyadarshini Park to the Boating Club in Girgaum is to ensure the route doesn’t pass through Malabar Hill where Raj Bhavan and other VVIP houses stand. A coastal road of 2.3-km is proposed along the Queen’s Necklace in Marine Drive. This means that the promenade where hundreds of thousands of people walk and jog will be razed, but MSRDC is planning gardens parallel to the coastal roads.

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MeMumbaikar

April 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM

hmm how do pedestrians cross that?

and cars get out at destinations before marine drive

India101

April 12th, 2011, 01:19 PM

I don't think many people are gonna want to sit at Marine Drive after that happens.

kingfisher09

April 12th, 2011, 02:52 PM

Also is Marine drive broad enough to accomodate all those lanes (I counted 14 lanes) + broad medians + gardens and walkway at water's edge.

rsrikanth05

April 12th, 2011, 04:16 PM

I don't think many people are gonna want to sit at Marine Drive after that happens.
They'll sit on the extension...

devendra1

April 12th, 2011, 04:48 PM

why don't they plan to go underground any ways they are underground till chowpati.
If they build the cosal road the curve should still look similar, else Marine drive will loose its charm.

shanware

April 12th, 2011, 05:06 PM

Also is Marine drive broad enough to accomodate all those lanes (I counted 14 lanes) + broad medians + gardens and walkway at water's edge.

Hence the need to reclaim some land.

MeMumbaikar

April 12th, 2011, 05:45 PM

I don't think many people are gonna want to sit at Marine Drive after that happens.

people usually sit at the air india building end of marine drive.

doubt that this will affect this.

aksstar

April 12th, 2011, 06:20 PM

I personally like the concept. I think there needs to be a better lane system and more space for vehicles. Right now the pedestrian area of the drive is insanely large.

scoobysaurus

April 13th, 2011, 12:38 AM

I don't see any need for a garden.. these fools can plant the trees and grass in their own houses and keep the post-coastal road pedestrian area somewhat similar to the existing marine drive.

flyinfishjoe

April 13th, 2011, 01:05 AM

MeMumbaikar

April 13th, 2011, 10:59 AM

It's interesting that in Shanghai the number of lanes on the road along the Bund was decreased, while here in Bombay there is a proposal to add 8 lanes of new road along Marine Drive. I personally have no clue what on earth is wrong with our city planners. Whose idea was it to build Nariman Point in the first place, putting the CBD in the far south of a narrow island?

the self obsessed sobo types?

its a joke that we have one of our financial districts in the extreme south of mumbai

In any case the total jobs generated in the CST to Colaba belt are decreasing as a total % of the jobs.

I dont see why we need to add more lanes when most of the office space is being added in the Worli to Parel belt and BKC

the flyovers at Ambedkar road are enough.

koresh

April 13th, 2011, 03:46 PM

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rsrikanth05

April 13th, 2011, 05:03 PM

the self obsessed sobo types?

its a joke that we have one of our financial districts in the extreme south of mumbai

In any case the total jobs generated in the CST to Colaba belt are decreasing as a total % of the jobs.

I dont see why we need to add more lanes when most of the office space is being added in the Worli to Parel belt and BKC

the flyovers at Ambedkar road are enough.
Agreed.
Not just Mumbai, every city has it in the extreme narrow spots of inaccessible old city areas.
Mumbai ka problem is that it is a long stretch.

Vicky007

April 13th, 2011, 07:23 PM

Read report in Hindustan Times Mumbai Edition about flyover in King Circle becoming open to Traffic in May, and Lalbaug and Suman Nagar flyover's in July. King Circle flyover work is almost over. Are the other two also on the verge of completion?

bharatiya

April 14th, 2011, 03:47 PM

People will cross the highway and kill themselves. We would have to provide enough subways/skywalks and then still it seems like it will be overkill once metro and all are up. While we should have a legit freeway I dont think this is a great idea, especially by Nariman Point.

The tunnels could work where they are proposed, though I'd say extend that tunnel from PDP to Nariman Point, with exits at Malabar Hill, Chowpatty, Nariman Point.

Also I hope in the future we can have a link from Western to Eastern Freeway (tunnel)

devendra1

April 15th, 2011, 08:29 AM

Coastal road project fate will be decided today

MUMBAI: All eyes will be on the state guest house on Friday when CM Prithviraj Chavan will meet Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh to decide the fate of a slew of infrastructure projects, including the crucial coastal road proposal.

The ambitious scheme hit a roadblock recently after the Centre struck down plans for reclamation which, according to state officials, is the only cost-effective way to construct the vital corridor.

Whether Mumbai will have a coastal road built on reclaimed land in select areas or it will have costly bridges on stilts or pillars similar to the existing sea link will be decided on Friday, an official said.

"If the project gets the nod, it will pave the way for a garlanded link from Versova to Bandra and then from Worli to Cuffe Parade and later from Colaba to Sewri. Significantly, there will be no need to pay toll," the official added. The link will also eliminate the need to build elevated corridors like the Pedder Road flyover and high-speed bridges along the Western Express Highway between Bandra and Dahisar.

Besides the coastal road plan, the meeting will look at ways to expedite the Navi Mumbai airport and the Jaitapur nuclear plant projects. "We will discuss steps on how to speed up the design approvals for the second airport so that the state can complete its tendering process as soon as possible and appoint developers to kick-start construction. As far as the nuclear plant is concerned, the meeting is likely to explore ways to convince the people of Jaitapur on the benefits of the project. Issues like monetary compensation will also be taken up," an official said.
Source
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Coastal-road-project-fate-will-be-decided-today/articleshow/7986043.cms

rsrikanth05

April 15th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Cov Boy

April 16th, 2011, 12:59 AM

bhargavsura

April 16th, 2011, 01:12 AM

And any time they try to get the roads within the city limit, it just messes up the traffic organization. Look at the pictures from BWSL. See how organized it is. People in India, I guess just realize the norms when they are traveling on a expressway or a highway, but not within the city itself.

flyinfishjoe

April 16th, 2011, 02:19 AM

Although a good idea, this plan will ruin Mumbai West coast.

Scrap the idea and make plans to reduce traffic and more focus on public transport like Metro, BRT etc.

Massive investments is needed in the suburban network and another new Metro link.

Marine Drive promande will be destroyed with such a plan, its madness.

Marine Drive is one of the best attractions of Mumbai and now that will be taken away from the residents.

Hope the plans dont go ahead.
+1
These "planners" have no brains. Have they never walked along Marine Drive before? Don't they realize that this promenade will be ruined forever by building a multi-laned expressway right next to it (in addition to the existing road!)? In Shanghai, they reduced the number of lanes along the Bund, and I believe in Paris they got rid of an expressway along the Seine River.

MeMumbaikar

April 16th, 2011, 09:10 AM

the thing is even if they do build a road

where the hell will people park?

rsrikanth05

April 16th, 2011, 03:29 PM

the thing is even if they do build a road

where the hell will people park?
On the road.
That is, if you think like our netas..

scoobysaurus

April 16th, 2011, 03:52 PM

Jairam sends Prithvi’s coastal road to the bin
The MoEF minister was in town on Friday to study several of the state projects that required a nod from the environment ministry.

The state government delegation led by the Chavan gave a presentation on the coastal road network and a slew of other projects.

The MoEF scrapped the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) proposal for two coastal roads - from Worli to Haji Ali and along Marine Drive as the present CRZ notification does not permit it.

Left with no other alternative Chavan announced that the state will go ahead with the Worli-Haji Ali Sealink extension instead.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=2011041620110416032008733e28a4f8a

MARINE DRIVE LIVES!! :banana:

rsrikanth05

April 16th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Jairam sends Prithvi’s coastal road to the bin

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=2011041620110416032008733e28a4f8a

MARINE DRIVE LIVES!! :banana:
Jai Ho Jairam !!!

MeMumbaikar

April 16th, 2011, 06:16 PM

thank god

that plan was stupid

Cov Boy

April 16th, 2011, 06:36 PM

Sigh of releif!!!

Thank god or should I say thank jairam hehe.

At least some Ministers have sense.

tall_dreams

April 18th, 2011, 01:10 AM

A new promenade could have been built by the side of the new road after reclamation.

flyinfishjoe

April 18th, 2011, 03:14 AM

A new promenade could have been built by the side of the new road after reclamation.
I don't think it would be the same atmosphere with an 8-lane expressway alongside the existing 8-lane Marine Drive. A 16-lane field of noisy automobiles! I could be wrong though, but I personally couldn't imagine it having the same ambiance.

devendra1

April 18th, 2011, 07:46 AM

the plan to expand the road along Marine Drive was stupid they could have gone under ground in that stretch if needed, but I still think for rest of the part coastal road could have been better as it would have given more recreation options as marine drive and have not ruined the sea view

rsrikanth05

April 18th, 2011, 09:43 AM

What is the status of JVLR in the west?

myspacebardontwork

April 19th, 2011, 08:36 AM

No entry exits on the elevated section.It will be one long 9 km flyover

There are entry exit ramps, however meant more for trucks and fall within the first part of the current toll road itself.

lucky_123

April 19th, 2011, 02:03 PM

What is the status of JVLR in the west?

What are the ramps near the hub at goregaon on western express highway.

Is it just another east west flyover ..or part of major road network?

Coolguyz

April 19th, 2011, 02:22 PM

There are entry exit ramps, however meant more for trucks and fall within the first part of the current toll road itself.

Near Yellow gate Dockyard ?

Coolguyz

April 19th, 2011, 02:23 PM

What are the ramps near the hub at goregaon on western express highway.

Is it just another east west flyover ..or part of major road network?

East West flyover.

sixsigma1978

April 19th, 2011, 04:09 PM

Sigh of releif!!!

Thank god or should I say thank jairam hehe.

At least some Ministers have sense.

+1 - hope the alternatives don't take for ever though!! Not a big fan of Jairam - but this is one move that has my support 100%

rsrikanth05

April 19th, 2011, 05:36 PM

East West flyover.
What about JVLR?

kingfisher09

April 20th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Any updates on the flyover being built over S.V. Road in Andheri(W) connecting to Barfiwalla Rd.??

Coolguyz

April 20th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Any updates on the flyover being built over S.V. Road in Andheri(W) connecting to Barfiwalla Rd.??

Its going on. One side going towards Juhu galli is done. For the other side, they are currently going over SV road .

rsrikanth05

April 20th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Its going on. One side going towards Juhu galli is done. For the other side, they are currently going over SV road .
You still haven't answered my question?
Asked twice.
JVLR east west?

Coolguyz

April 20th, 2011, 06:29 PM

You still haven't answered my question?
Asked twice.
JVLR east west?

I was thinking as to where does JVLR goes east west. If you are talking the bridge above railway tracks near kanjurmarg then only one part is left, but they take forever to complete, they have even completed the approach roads

fuwad

April 21st, 2011, 06:34 AM

Any updates on the flyover being built over S.V. Road in Andheri(W) connecting to Barfiwalla Rd.??

Barfiwala flyover to open in June
Published: Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011, 23:28 IST
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4609/421201195747am.jpg

For millions of motorists, a snail-paced drive through Vile Parle and Andheri junctions of SV Road is a daily traumatic experience.

However, there may be some relief in the offing, as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Corporation (MMRDA) has declared that it will partially open the Barfiwala junction flyover towards the northern side by June this year.

The two-lane 190metre long arm will lead vehicles — more than 70,000 per day as per the authority’s records — to the Juhu lane without any traffic signals up to Tipu Sultan Chowk straight from Gokhale Bridge. “There were many hurdles that we needed to overcome, such as the shifting of underground utilities, acquisition of private lands, toilet blocks and a Palika Bazar.

The resettlement and rehabilitation of a few structures was also imminent and equally important. However, we were able to prevail over the difficulties and are looking forward to a positive conclusion. The flyover is expected to save a lot of time and fuel for vehicle owners,” said additional metropolitan commissioner Ashwini Bhide.

The MMRDA has resettled and rehabilitated 13 commercial structures under the North arm of the flyover and five in Oshiwara district, out of the total 35 project-affected structures. In all, 17 structures were found to be ineligible. The expenditure for the Barfiwala flyover is approximately Rs42.5 crore.

Meanwhile, the much-awaited flyover on one of the busiest junctions in the city at Suman Nagar is likely to be completed by July, bringing huge respite to motorists entering the city from the Eastern Express Highway. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has claimed that 75% work for the flyover is already completed.

The 500m-long Suman Nagar flyover, which is being built at a cost of Rs25 crore, is one of the eleven flyovers planned by the MMRDA. The flyovers at Thakur Complex, Dindoshi, the domestic airport, Malad junction, Navghar junction, Hindmata and Sion Hospital have already been thrown open to traffic.

The flyover at King’s Circle, Tulpule Chowk has also been partially opened and is expected to be fully opened for traffic by May. “The flyover at Lalbaug (length of 2,400m and costing Rs147 crore) is also heading towards May completion,” said Dilip Kawathkar, MMRDA spokesperson, in a written statement issued a few days ago by the authority.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_barfiwala-flyover-to-open-in-june_1534266

fuwad

April 21st, 2011, 06:44 AM

What about JVLR?

If you are taking about Jogeshwari east - west flyover connecting JVLR with SV road then work is in progress on the west side but at a slower pace. Issues relating to land acq still needs to be sorted out in the east near WEH.

rsrikanth05

April 21st, 2011, 08:16 AM

I was thinking as to where does JVLR goes east west. If you are talking the bridge above railway tracks near kanjurmarg then only one part is left, but they take forever to complete, they have even completed the approach roads
Was referring to this:
If you are taking about Jogeshwari east - west flyover connecting JVLR with SV road then work is in progress on the west side but at a slower pace. Issues relating to land acq still needs to be sorted out in the east near WEH.

Thanks bro.

koresh

April 21st, 2011, 09:09 AM

Partial closure of sea link from April 24 to June 14

copyright: TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Partial-closure-of-sea-link-from-April-24-to-June-14/articleshow/8042036.cms)

MUMBAI: Certain lanes of the Bandra-Worli sea link will be closed between April 24 and June 14 to facilitate the dismantling of a tower crane which is currently installed near pier 19 of the iconic bridge.

On April 24, the south-bound carriageway will be closed between 4.30 am and 11.30 pm. On May 4 and 6, one of the north-bound lanes will be closed from 1 am to 4 am. This lane will also be closed to traffic from May 21 to May 25 between 1 am and 5 am.

From June 10 to June 12, three of the north-bound lanes will be closed between 12.05 am and 7 am. Also, the north-bound stretch of Veer Nariman Road will be closed from the Hutatma Chowk junction till Churchgate station till May 8 for civic work.

rsrikanth05

April 21st, 2011, 09:25 AM

Coolguyz

April 21st, 2011, 03:12 PM

:bash: Closing multiple roads at the same time is stupid...

They all are talking about just BWSL. Only road which will closed on land will be in Churchgate(veer nariman road) for laying Pipelines.

rsrikanth05

April 21st, 2011, 03:38 PM

They all are talking about just BWSL. Only road which will closed on land will be in Churchgate(veer nariman road) for laying Pipelines.
Oh, never mind then. I misread. Thankfully, it isn't being done during peak hours.

Get ready for traffic jams and increase in pollution levels for a while.

anujkb

April 22nd, 2011, 03:16 PM

some news on SEAR and Maheshwari Udyan flyover

SEAR:
started the pile-driving activity at F line of New airport colony. From here the road will take a down-ramp and cross WEH from below
at WEH, some pile driving equipment is brought and service road is closed. maybe the necessary permission has been obtained.
The ramp to elevated road at P&T colony is progressing well and they are constructing the wing walls now
by the way, almost entire viaduct from P1 to P24 is done. onwards (after grand hyatt hotel) work is progresing on the pier section and itll be soon followed for viaduct portion as well....

abour kings circle flyover-
the prestressing work for spans is done, even ROAD laying work is done for second carriageway. now only crash barrier and railing work remains and most probably itll be opened in 2 weeks at the most...

Coolguyz

April 23rd, 2011, 05:17 AM

some news on SEAR and Maheshwari Udyan flyover

abour kings circle flyover-
the prestressing work for spans is done, even ROAD laying work is done for second carriageway. now only crash barrier and railing work remains and most probably itll be opened in 2 weeks at the most...

they will plan to open King circle flyover and lalbaug flyover both together

Vicky007

April 24th, 2011, 12:33 AM

Whats the likely completion time for SEAR. Q4 of 11 or Q1/Q2 of 12?

anujkb

April 24th, 2011, 06:15 PM

^^ maybe 2014....

kingfisher09

April 25th, 2011, 02:57 PM

rsrikanth05

April 25th, 2011, 04:46 PM

Thank you Fuwad for your update on the Barfiwala flyover. When in Mumbai I live very close to it. It has been more than 3+ years since construction started on this flyover and dishearting to know that only a section will be opened in June 2011.
As far as I remember, construction started after I moved out of Mumbai in 2008. Even the new road linking Glumohar Road didn't exist that time. It was being built.

Indiadreams

April 28th, 2011, 11:23 AM

myspacebardontwork

April 28th, 2011, 12:17 PM

Could someone point out on a map the alignment of the Eastern Freeway please? I know the alignment of the initial elevated road, but don't have a clue in hell where the Anik Paranjpole section, as posted by koresh, falls.

fuwad

April 28th, 2011, 12:19 PM

Yes, actual construction started a year back, though it was in the news for a long time.

Btw,I think,it will be the south arm that will be ready first (against the north arm as reported in DNA). North arm is yet to cross SV Road fully.

Yes even i think so, all news reports says north arm.......but its south arm thats nearing completion. error in the news released by mmrda, i think.

Coolguyz

April 28th, 2011, 01:55 PM

Yes even i think so, all news reports says north arm.......but its south arm thats nearing completion. error in the news released by mmrda, i think.

Newspaper guys as usual, its the one which goes towards Juhu galli which will open. In todays TOI they have printed a photo of the underconstruction metro bridge which will go over WEH saying cables are being installed but infact the pic is atleast 3 months old when the pillars where under construction.Never believe newspaper reports atleast when it comes of infra reporting.

rsrikanth05

April 28th, 2011, 02:59 PM

Newspaper guys as usual, its the one which goes towards Juhu galli which will open. In todays TOI they have printed a photo of the underconstruction metro bridge which will go over WEH saying cables are being installed but infact the pic is atleast 3 months old when the pillars where under construction.Never believe newspaper reports atleast when it comes of infra reporting.
Agreed. :cheers:

deekshith

April 29th, 2011, 12:45 PM

Photos copyright: madpai (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madpai/5669290498/in/photostream/)
April 16th 2011

Ghatkopar station

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5668704289_56a46b1526_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5668707507_905f6cc532_b.jpg

Mumbai metro

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5669280016_13018e0fd5_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5669290498_56c1e5e3ae_b.jpg

myspacebardontwork

April 29th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Will post some pictures soon.

The Eastern Freeway has 7 cantilevers currently. 5 in use and 2 being installed. Of the 5, 3 are holding segments which have been assembled in the last 3 days. They are really working fast here. Quite a few teams are also working on the remaining pillars.

On a more important note, they have cleared some land (100m) on the pipeline road after the 2nd toll naka. The salt pan department has given the go ahead, so I guess there are no hurdles in the way now. There is an article in today's TOI to this effect.

rsrikanth05

April 29th, 2011, 06:38 PM

Can someone map the entire alignment of the EF?
Where are it's terminals? I'm lost.

Coolguyz

April 29th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Can someone map the entire alignment of the EF?
Where are it's terminals? I'm lost.

Here it is
cc TOI
Blue-at grade......But the blue part at anik interchange is infact going to be elevated, work is currently on for piling work.
So the elevated section will continue from MbPT toll gate,on to salt pan lands,on to Wadala road and will
will finally land on APLR.
Brown-elevated
Red-tunnel
Yellow-Salt pan area

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3840/clipboard01vx.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/clipboard01vx.jpg/)

rsrikanth05

April 29th, 2011, 07:22 PM

Here it is
cc TOI
Blue-at grade......But the blue part at anik interchange is infact going to be elevated, work is currently on for piling work.
So the elevated section will continue from MbPT toll gate,on to salt pan lands,on to Wadala road and will
will finally land on APLR.
Brown-elevated
Red-tunnel
Yellow-Salt pan area

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3840/clipboard01vx.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/clipboard01vx.jpg/)
Thanks bro.

fuwad

April 30th, 2011, 05:56 AM

MTHL pocketed, MMRDA eyes Ghatkopar-KK link rd

Published: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011, 0:37 IST
By Ninad Siddhaye | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

While the state public works department (PWD) is ready with the feasibility report of a third connecting link between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the officials of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) have also shown keen interest in taking the project ahead. This has been seen as another ‘snatch’ by MMRDA, headed by the congress chief minister, from PWD, headed by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

The proposed 2km long link will be constructed between the existing Vashi creek bridge and the Airoli bridge, which at the moment connects the city with Navi Mumbai. According to a senior PWD official, this project was conceived a few years back while the expansion of the Sion-Panvel highway was under consideration. “The proposed road starts at Ghatkopar on the Eastern Express Highway and ends at Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai.

This road, once constructed will ease a lot of pressure on the existing links. Moreover, those who wish to go to Navi Mumbai will find this alternative time-saving,” said the official.

However, there may be the usual glitch of who will execute the project? According to sources in the PWD, after the department got a favourable reply from the consultants appointed for the project, MMRDA came into picture. “We have received a letter from the authority asking us whether they will be given the responsibility to carry out the project,” said a PWD senior official. Responding to the query, MMRDA chief engineer SR Nandargikar told DNA that the authority has made a query with the state PWD. “Since this is a project within the MMR, we have asked the PWD whether they would hand it over to us,” said Nandargikar. He also said that the final decision in this aspect is to be taken by the state government.
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mthl-pocketed-mmrda-eyes-ghatkopar-kk-link-rd_1537662

KB335ci2

April 30th, 2011, 01:12 PM

The Sahar Elevated Access Road (SEAR) u/c on the 30th of April
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http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7717/t22sm.jpg

rsrikanth05

April 30th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Nice pics bro. :cheers:

bhargavsura

April 30th, 2011, 06:04 PM

Awesome pictures.

deekshith

April 30th, 2011, 07:40 PM

Lalbaug Bharatmata flyover, parel. As on April 30th 2011

Photo copyright: jonathan frings
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5672952672_4de888425d_o.jpg

rsrikanth05

April 30th, 2011, 07:53 PM

Lalbaug Bharatmata flyover, parel. As on April 30th 2011

Photo copyright: jonathan frings
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5672952672_4de888425d_o.jpg
CURVY !!! Like JJ Road ...

KuwarOnline

April 30th, 2011, 07:56 PM

nice update

flyinfishjoe

April 30th, 2011, 08:06 PM

That's a really cool photo. Nice flyover too.

MeMumbaikar

May 1st, 2011, 11:42 AM

Coolguyz

May 1st, 2011, 12:13 PM

thats pic gave me a hard on.

excellent pics and udpates as always

a small question

on the eastern freeway

(a) where does the traffic from navi mumbai/pune join the eastern freeway? Paranjpal circle?
Yes

(b) there are plans to join the trans harbour link to the freeway. Where in sewri does that happen? At the start of the MbPt toll or start of the elevated road?
According to MSRDC plan, MTHL was supposed to start somewhere between 2 toll naka on MbPT road, the road which goes straight out of Sewri station towards flat lands.But now MMRDA which had bagged MTHL has invited feasibility bids, so expect some change.
(c) surely if it starts from Ghatkopar Flyover this thing is more than 22 km?
To join Ghatkopar flyover was the original plan but they decied to end it on GMLR because it will require further cutting down of mangroves and movin PAPs.Morever they are likely to built a 3rd bridge(new road) over Vashi creek connecting Ghatkopar on EEH to Ghansoli in NM

Answers in bold

MeMumbaikar

May 1st, 2011, 02:09 PM

thanks for the replies CG

rsrikanth05

May 1st, 2011, 03:01 PM

Morever they are likely to built a 3rd bridge(new road) over Vashi creek connecting Ghatkopar on EEH to Ghansoli in NM
Matlab, like vashi bridge.
Wasn't one proposed already?
Is this part of that?

Coolguyz

May 1st, 2011, 03:43 PM

Matlab, like vashi bridge.
Wasn't one proposed already?
Is this part of that?

Yea, its been in news lately.The latest article on it
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mthl-pocketed-mmrda-eyes-ghatkopar-kk-link-rd_1537662

rsrikanth05

May 1st, 2011, 06:09 PM

Yea, its been in news lately.The latest article on it
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mthl-pocketed-mmrda-eyes-ghatkopar-kk-link-rd_1537662
Thanks.

kingfisher09

May 3rd, 2011, 03:45 PM

Any idea on when the Lalbaug Bharatmata flyover will be thrown open to public? Also what is the length of the flyover

Coolguyz

May 3rd, 2011, 04:39 PM

Any idea on when the Lalbaug Bharatmata flyover will be thrown open to public? Also what is the length of the flyover

I would say end of the month,its around 2 kms long. Also Kings circle flyover will be opened soon, that I guess will open early

myspacebardontwork

May 4th, 2011, 02:51 PM

I think the lalbaug flyover has a long way to go. Just the surfacing, painting and barriers will take around a month. At lalbaug they still have little gaps between the segments which they are currently filling up.

King circle is a matter of days away from opening.

anujkb

May 5th, 2011, 06:31 AM

^^ Kings circle flyover is opening today at 5 pm!!! :cheers:

siddharthp

May 5th, 2011, 07:12 AM

^^ Kings circle flyover is opening today at 5 pm!!! :cheers:

Excellent! Looking forward to photographs.

rsrikanth05

May 5th, 2011, 11:21 AM

Excellent! Looking forward to photographs.

Tomorrow ka paper should have plenty

Coolguyz

May 5th, 2011, 12:16 PM

EEH post suman nagar junction

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9758/10045340ddc5c848dac99e7.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/10045340ddc5c848dac99e7.jpg/)

Coolguyz

May 5th, 2011, 12:47 PM

The arm U/C which goes on to meet EEH near Amar mahal Jn., btw its four lane flyover,2 northbound, 2 southbound.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9326/1004595215059ce7291268e.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/i/1004595215059ce7291268e.jpg/)

sathya_226

May 5th, 2011, 03:11 PM

^^ cant see the pictures..

rsrikanth05

May 5th, 2011, 03:23 PM

EEH post suman nagar junction

http://img0.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/10045/10045340ddc5c848dac99e7517d2db7b07bba854.jpg
Took it from a Railway track?

Coolguyz

May 5th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Took it from a Railway track?

No, its from the flyover whcih starts from truck terminal road onto EEH

rsrikanth05

May 5th, 2011, 05:50 PM

No, its from the flyover whcih starts from truck terminal road onto EEH
This one?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=wadala&sll=20.593684,78.96288&sspn=44.011621,67.763672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Wadala,+Mumbai,+Maharashtra,+India&ll=19.051795,72.879444&spn=0.002774,0.00618&t=k&z=18

anujkb

May 6th, 2011, 05:36 PM

The arm U/C which goes on to meet EEH near Amar mahal Jn., btw its four lane flyover,2 northbound, 2 southbound.

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Which arm is this? of which flyover? Which is the old flyover out there?

Coolguyz

May 7th, 2011, 05:00 AM

Which arm is this? of which flyover? Which is the old flyover out there?

arm of SCLR. The old one is on EEH over amar mahal Jn.

Coolguyz

May 7th, 2011, 08:43 AM

The service road near Milan Subway going towards Airport is closed for traffic, paving way for building of ramps for Milan Subway ROB

rsrikanth05

May 7th, 2011, 10:24 AM

The service road near Milan Subway going towards Airport is closed for traffic, paving way for building of ramps for Milan Subway ROB
What about the Viaduct over the tracks?

Coolguyz

May 7th, 2011, 10:58 AM

What about the Viaduct over the tracks?

The steel structues for the viaduct have started to arrive so they will be assembling on site

anujkb

May 7th, 2011, 10:14 PM

^^ only three spans are remaining AFAIK...... :cheers: but one of them is over the W.R. :bash:

rsrikanth05

May 8th, 2011, 05:46 PM

^^ only three spans are remaining AFAIK...... :cheers: but one of them is over the W.R. :bash:

Go slow. Work in progress.

adhishvelu

May 10th, 2011, 05:34 AM

4-lane King's Circle flyover opens today
Chittaranjan Tembhekar, May 5, 2011, 05.19am IST
MUMBAI: Now, your drive to south Mumbai through Dr B R Ambedkar Road will be 15 to 20 minutes faster from Friday morning. For, the 1.5-km, four-lane King's Circle flyover that eliminates four traffic signals will be thrown open on Thursday evening.

The south-bound arm of the newly merged Aurora and King's Circle flyovers will be opened to traffic by chief minister Prithviraj Chavan at 5 pm on Thursday.

The opening will also lighten the traffic load on the flyover's north-bound arm, one lane of which was temporarily opened for south-bound traffic in December last year. The south-bound arm took time to complete as it was to be merged with the old Aurora flyover.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-05/mumbai/29512042_1_north-bound-arm-aurora-flyover-king-s-circle

rsrikanth05

May 10th, 2011, 07:55 AM

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-05/mumbai/29512042_1_north-bound-arm-aurora-flyover-king-s-circle

Yay! Less time, less congestion, less noise, less pollution.
Just hope nobody honks on the flyover ...

adhishvelu

May 11th, 2011, 05:42 AM

Yay! Less time, less congestion, less noise, less pollution.
Just hope nobody honks on the flyover ...

The 1.5km flyover starting from Maheshwari Udyan will be inaugurated on Thursday by chief minister Prithviraj Chavan. While thousands of motorists will be relieved now that the flyover is being thrown open, not everyone is happy with the inauguration.

Local residents are up in arms complaining that the flyover is being thrown open without any noise barriers being installed on it.

Local resident and whistle blower Nikhil Desai said that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has not installed noise barriers on any of the flyovers completed on Dr Ambedkar Road. “They simply made an announcement that these barriers will be installed. However, they should have actually installed them before throwing open the flyovers to the public after a grand opening,” opined Desai.

He also alleged that some of the pillars of the flyover towards the north side may cause some trouble for the motorists plying under it. “Pillars numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 29 are too close to the motorists plying under the flyover. I have written several times to the traffic police as well as to the MMRDA. But so far, I have not been given any hearing and all my complaints have fallen on deaf ears,” complained Desai.

The 70-crore Maheshwari Udyan-Tulpule Chowk flyover is 17metres wide, providing two southbound and northbound lanes each. The Rs150 crore and 2.5km Lalbaug flyover will also be 17 metres wide, providing two southbound and northbound lanes each, and is to be thrown open shortly.

The Lalbaug flyover which will be opened to the public soon will be built using a new technology. “The Lalbaug flyover is being constructed on a single pier system with the help of launching girder technology with pre-fabricated segments. It has also been a major challenge to deal with utilities and redesign every foundation in the presence of age-old water supply and sewer lines,” said MMRDA additional metropolitan commissioner Ashwini Bhide.

When asked about the noise barriers issue, MMRDA spokesperson Dilip Kawathkar said that thenoise barriers will be installed once all the flyovers are up and running. Residents have been complaining that the Maheshwari Garden-Tulpule Chowk flyover will be thrown open without installation of noise barriers but they may have to wait longer for a solution. “We will be calling comprehensive tenders for all the existing flyovers and I am sure within the next few months, the local residents will not have anything to complain about,” informed Kawathkar.

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maheshwari-garden-tulpule-chowk-flyover-opens-today_1539527

prefontae

May 11th, 2011, 11:06 AM

Any idea on what is going on at the circle in front of Priyadarshini building at Suman Nagar Junction?

Also there were some steel structures being offloaded at Suman Nagar.... any idea on what are those?

rsrikanth05

May 11th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Err..
Is the Suman Nagar flyover part of the the so called Sion Panvel expressway?

eco_friends

May 11th, 2011, 02:56 PM

may month will see the maximum speed in road construction... hope the agencies speed up the work as monsoon is just ahead

rsrikanth05

May 11th, 2011, 03:01 PM

may month will see the maximum speed in road construction... hope the agencies speed up the work as monsoon is just ahead

Not always.
How much is left anyway?

forArunOnly

May 11th, 2011, 03:49 PM

wow nice pic IU. Any idea whats up with the Sahar Elevated road?

nmogre11

May 13th, 2011, 11:36 PM

Does any one have pictures of the new king circle flyover ?? How have they managed to integrate the existing flyover at Aurora junction with the new flyover? Thank you.

Coolguyz

May 14th, 2011, 06:30 AM

Nice view of the UC Bharatmata flyover
cc TOI

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4421/getimagexr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/getimagexr.jpg/)

rsrikanth05

May 14th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Nice view of the UC Bharatmata flyover
cc TOI

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4421/getimagexr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/getimagexr.jpg/)
Looks good.
4lane, I assume.
What're they using for that median?

shanware

May 15th, 2011, 02:03 AM

Nice view of the UC Bharatmata flyover
cc TOI

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4421/getimagexr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/getimagexr.jpg/)

Any particular reason that they are using this style of flyover construction ? Would'nt constructing the flyover, like the SEAR is being constructed, with pillars supporting a viaduct, be much more space saving ? Hell, it would comfortably allow 2 more lanes (one each way) under the flyover to be added.

Coolguyz

May 15th, 2011, 04:50 AM

Any particular reason that they are using this style of flyover construction ? Would'nt constructing the flyover, like the SEAR is being constructed, with pillars supporting a viaduct, be much more space saving ? Hell, it would comfortably allow 2 more lanes (one each way) under the flyover to be added.

It is infact built.on one pillar thing like SEAR. But this is 4 lane unlike SEAR which is 6 lane thats bcoz there is no space on either side.

rathibent

May 15th, 2011, 06:16 AM

Any particular reason that they are using this style of flyover construction ? Would'nt constructing the flyover, like the SEAR is being constructed, with pillars supporting a viaduct, be much more space saving ? Hell, it would comfortably allow 2 more lanes (one each way) under the flyover to be added.

its on pillars only...these walls are there only at the two ends......

rsrikanth05

May 15th, 2011, 08:30 AM

Any particular reason that they are using this style of flyover construction ? Would'nt constructing the flyover, like the SEAR is being constructed, with pillars supporting a viaduct, be much more space saving ? Hell, it would comfortably allow 2 more lanes (one each way) under the flyover to be added.
Err.. sirjee, the landing and take off ramps of any flyover will ocupy the full lane width, as opposed to just pillar width.

myspacebardontwork

May 15th, 2011, 03:21 PM

It is infact built.on one pillar thing like SEAR. But this is 4 lane unlike SEAR which is 6 lane thats bcoz there is no space on either side.

Infact I was wondering why J Kumar was allowed to use their design for their bridges.

They have a pillar for 2 lanes (therefore 2 pillars for every 1 if Simplex), hence wasting a whole load of road space below.

rsrikanth05

May 15th, 2011, 04:21 PM

Infact I was wondering why J Kumar was allowed to use their design for their bridges.

They have a pillar for 2 lanes (therefore 2 pillars for every 1 if Simplex), hence wasting a whole load of road space below.
Err... most flyovers are like that.
Wait, 2 pillars for 4 lanes or 1 for 4 lanes?

myspacebardontwork

May 15th, 2011, 04:57 PM

Err... most flyovers are like that.
Wait, 2 pillars for 4 lanes or 1 for 4 lanes?

:/ eh?

Simplex:
1 pillar supports 4 lanes. Eg. Lalbaug flyover and Eastern Freeway. So on the ground level, you loose 5-6 feet to the pillars.

SEAR and the existing JJ flyover are also built on a single pillar.

J Kumar:
1 pillar supports only 2 lanes. So for a flyover like the ones at Sion Hospital, King Circle etc, there are two pillars, one for each direction. So, at ground level, you loose 5-6 feet for each pillar and about two lanes worth of space in between the pillars.

rsrikanth05

May 15th, 2011, 05:01 PM

:/ eh?

Simplex:
1 pillar supports 4 lanes. Eg. Lalbaug flyover and Eastern Freeway. So on the ground level, you loose 5-6 feet to the pillars.

SEAR and the existing JJ flyover are also built on a single pillar.

J Kumar:
1 pillar supports only 2 lanes. So for a flyover like the ones at Sion Hospital, King Circle etc, there are two pillars, one for each direction. So, at ground level, you loose 5-6 feet for each pillar and about two lanes worth of space in between the pillars.
Yes.
The first one is what is used for most projects across the country, EF, PVNR, BETL etc.
The second one gives you slightly wider lanes.

ir desi

May 16th, 2011, 04:16 AM

rsrikanth05

May 16th, 2011, 07:51 AM

Have their been any technical improvements recently that have allowed such width carried on one pillar? I have seen such wide roads coming up on one pillar only in recent years, and I still find it mind boggling that such a wide roadway can be supported with one pillar.
Something this wide on a single pillar: https://picasaweb.google.com/kadri007/IndiaRoads#5561693690213630162
EDIT: ARe you sure it is a 4lane on two pillars and NOT six lane?

Sughosh

May 16th, 2011, 10:23 AM

It appears that Messrs. Valecha and Co. have recently been administered a particularly effective jab in the general posterior region with a suitably sharp implement. Hectic activity on the Suman Nagar flyover over the last couple of weeks. Ramp construction going well at both ends, and the last missing link over a couple of pillars between EEH and VN Purav Marg is also moving forward at a good pace. Once cannot say whether their July target will be achieved , but after 6-odd years, some genuine display of intent is rather heartening.

Unfortunately, no camera phone, so no pics.

The work on the south-bound lanes under the railway bridge is still cloaked in mystery, though - no clue what is happening there. I've seen broad claims of completion in 1-2 months in the papers, but that usually comes with the rider of "if CR approves megablocks as requested", so I'm taking it with several grains of salt

rsrikanth05

May 16th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Sughosh

May 16th, 2011, 12:45 PM

That's where those two south-bound lanes under the railway bridge come into play. Probably not a complete signal elimination, but considerably less traffic congestion at least.

rsrikanth05

May 16th, 2011, 01:23 PM

sixsigma1978

May 16th, 2011, 07:41 PM

Slum razing makes way for 40-foot Siddhivinayak road
MUMBAI: The bottleneck near Siddhivinayak temple is about to ease, with the construction of a 40-foot-wide road from the Siddivinayak petrol pump up to Dadar police station nearing its finishing stage. BMC demolished nine structures last week, which were a hindrance to the road, paving the way for its completion.

Civic officials said the plot was reserved for a road on the 1963 development plan. However, settlers on the space made it difficult for them to take action and construct the road. According to officials, there were 59 structures along the stretch that needed to be demolished, of which most residents took alternative accommodation and left. Nine didn't agree to move out.

"In 2003, the residents of Calcuttawala Chawl and D G Thakurwadi approached BMC after reaching an agreement with a developer. They had agreed to move out of the place to another location. Most of them even moved out in subsequent years," said a civic official from the G/North ward. "We started constructing the road as per the plan but met a block when some of them refused to leave. Meanwhile, the owner of an adjacent plot approached the high court saying that he had the right to access. The court directed the civic body to hasten the process and complete the road," he added.

Despite this, said the official, the civic body found it difficult to move the residents out of the nine structures because they faced resistance from them. Meanwhile, the owner of the adjacent plot filed a contempt case against BMC for not acting on the high court order and went to the Supreme Court. The high court, on its part, issued a showcause notice to BMC and recently ordered that action needed to be taken.

"After that, we served several notices to the slumdwellers to vacate, but they didn't. They have also got alternative accommodation. We decided to go ahead with forceful demolition of these structures last Saturday. We then asked for police protection and went ahead with our drive," a civic official said.

The construction of the rest of the road is likely to begin next week. The road is expected to ease traffic jams around Siddhivinayak temple.

Source : http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-11/mumbai/29531961_1_siddhivinayak-temple-civic-official-structures

Coolguyz

May 17th, 2011, 05:30 AM

myspacebardontwork

May 17th, 2011, 06:20 AM

That's where those two south-bound lanes under the railway bridge come into play. Probably not a complete signal elimination, but considerably less traffic congestion at least.

It will be signal elimination, nearly. Southbound traffic from Chembur will go under the tracks via the new 'tunnel' while traffic from Thane will stay on the EEH without interruption from the chembur traffic.

Northbound will function as it is currently, but to go right you can go over the flyover instead of through Mankhurd.

Now the congestion will shift from the Suman Nagar signal to the circle before that :) That Circle will need to be removed.

bharatiya

May 17th, 2011, 06:22 AM

little early for rain no?

vadditwice

May 17th, 2011, 06:44 AM

little early for rain no?

No, its a trend. It'l now vanish for 15-25 days and make a comeback in June. :)

rsrikanth05

May 18th, 2011, 09:21 AM

Renovated Aurora flyover on the left, sion hospital flyover further ahead.City recieved some showers yesterday

cc Mukesh Trivedi DNA

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4279/unledyoo.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/unledyoo.png/)
Am I seeing two ramps on the left side carriageway below?

It will be signal elimination, nearly. Southbound traffic from Chembur will go under the tracks via the new 'tunnel' while traffic from Thane will stay on the EEH without interruption from the chembur traffic.

Northbound will function as it is currently, but to go right you can go over the flyover instead of through Mankhurd.

Now the congestion will shift from the Suman Nagar signal to the circle before that :) That Circle will need to be removed.

I didn't understand.
What about traffic from VN Purav Marg towards North?

Sughosh

May 18th, 2011, 09:50 AM

I didn't understand.
What about traffic from VN Purav Marg towards North?

By definition traffic "from" VN Purav Marg can only go Southward, i.e. towards Sion.

If you mean Northward travel "along" VN Purav Marg from Sion-side, they will take the Suman Nagar flyover and join VN Purav Marg slightly ahead, near Reliance Corporate Park.

Northward travel along EEH towards Amar Mahal will obviously carry on as always

rsrikanth05

May 18th, 2011, 09:59 AM

By definition traffic "from" VN Purav Marg can only go Southward, i.e. towards Sion.

If you mean Northward travel "along" VN Purav Marg from Sion-side, they will take the Suman Nagar flyover and join VN Purav Marg slightly ahead, near Reliance Corporate Park.

Northward travel along EEH towards Amar Mahal will obviously carry on as always
Was referring to the red arrow in the below pic.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/5733090320_9c66c8e573.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21232862@N00/5733090320/)
suman nagar question (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21232862@N00/5733090320/) by srikanth.ramakrishnan (http://www.flickr.com/people/21232862@N00/), on Flickr

Bombay Boy

May 18th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Am I seeing two ramps on the left side carriageway below?

thats thanks to the old tram track layout near sion. they never levelled that bit (probably due to the flood issues as well)

myspacebardontwork

May 18th, 2011, 11:59 AM

Was referring to the red arrow in the below pic.
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[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21232862@N00/5733090320/"]suman nagar question (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21232862@N00/5733090320/) by srikanth.ramakrishnan (http://www.flickr.com/people/21232862@N00/), on Flickr

That won't be allowed. If I'm not mistaken, that turn hasn't been allowed for quite a few years.

I guess that is what the Priyadarshini Circle is for.

Sughosh

May 18th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Besides, you can always turn right at the Swastik Chamber signal from VN Purav Marg to join the EEH. You'll lose the flyover obviously, but it's not like there is no option

Astroboy81

May 18th, 2011, 06:00 PM

"In 2003, the residents of Calcuttawala Chawl and D G Thakurwadi approached BMC after reaching an agreement with a developer. They had agreed to move out of the place to another location. Most of them even moved out in subsequent years," said a civic official from the G/North ward. "We started constructing the road as per the plan but met a block when some of them refused to leave. Meanwhile, the owner of an adjacent plot approached the high court saying that he had the right to access. The court directed the civic body to hasten the process and complete the road," he added."

How accurate is this article? I have lived in this area since ever and I haven't seen the road being widened by a foot. Even now I don't see any razing of slums on this road.

Can someone please verify this?

rsrikanth05

May 18th, 2011, 06:09 PM

thats thanks to the old tram track layout near sion. they never levelled that bit (probably due to the flood issues as well)
Nono, I meant two SEPARATE flyovers?
And lane division?

sgups

May 18th, 2011, 06:59 PM

^^ I think it is more of an exit. The lane on the far left allows you to make the right turn further ahead in the picture. The lane on the left keeps you on the flyover.

rsrikanth05

May 18th, 2011, 10:13 PM

^^ I think it is more of an exit. The lane on the far left allows you to make the right turn further ahead in the picture. The lane on the left keeps you on the flyover.
You mean get onto the next flyover.

bhargavsura

May 19th, 2011, 01:34 AM

Is Mumbai going to have these
flyovers permanently?

nmogre11

May 19th, 2011, 03:18 AM

Well when is the flyover opening then ? I think if they remove the circle at priyadarshani then it will be a bigger mess because there is a lot of traffic from Chunnabhatti that joins in at the circle. With the traffic that comes in from VN Purav Marg that wants to join the north bound road on the EEH there would be no clear U turn for them without that circle. I think a well planned clover leaf that clears above the railway bridge would have been a better option.

fuwad

May 19th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Bandra-Versova Sea Link runs into Juhu beach blocks

Plans presented to Centre show connector that lands at Juhu beach.Residents up in arms,say it will ruin the iconic stretch

Yogesh.Naik @timesgroup.com Mumbai Mirror 19-05-2011

The proposed Bandra-Versova Sea Link has run into troubled waters again.This time,it is the residents of Juhu who see it as threat to the iconic beach.

According to a map submitted by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) in possession of Mumbai Mirror,one of the connectors of the Sea Link will descend on the beach and emerge near Novotel hotel,and the other near Joggers Park in Bandra.

The Juhu Citizens Welfare group is opposing this proposal as well as the MSRDCs plan to reclaim about 300 metres of the sea around Joggers Park.
Hansel DSouza,president of the group said,We have petitioned Jairam Ramesh and will not allow this iconic beach to be tampered with.It will cause tremendous ecological damage to the beach which has a great ecosystem and will interfere with the tidal movement.

DSouza suggests changing the course of the link so that winds up directly at Versova.He also suggests by-passing Joggers Park by linking directly to the existing Sea Link.The MSRDC on its part is unlikely to alter the course of the Link.

The corporations joint managing director,S Mukherjee confirmed that there are two connectors to the sea link,One a little ahead of what was earlier Hotel Searock and the other at Juhu beach. But superintending engineer S Pawase said,We held meetings with the residents and gave them a detailed presentation a week ago.While Bandra residents do not seem to have a problem,Juhu residents have opposed the connector there.

The MSRDCs earlier plan to construct a coastal road along Carter Road and then have a cut and curve tunnel under the Juhu beach was shelved by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority about three weeks back.The reason cited for spiking the coastal road was the large scale destruction of mangroves it would entail.

The Sea Link plan was then prepared as an alternative stretching over 10 km at a cost over Rs 7000 crore (as per current estimates ) and will be sent to the union ministry of environment and forests soon for clearances.Juhu residents have threatened to take their agitation to the streets if their demands are not met.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/20110519201105190422087792d8d350d/BandraVersova-Sea-Link-runs-into-Juhu-beach-blocks.html

Bombay Boy

May 19th, 2011, 06:29 PM

bunch of monkeys

MeMumbaikar

May 20th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Western express highway

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tall_dreams

May 20th, 2011, 12:03 PM

great video, nice buildings on either side, what are the musics? I mean album or artists name?

williemore

May 20th, 2011, 06:56 PM

reference to video: wat is that patch of red sand to the left of the road? is that dirt or dust?? holy mother... been away for a long time...

zoxtannin

May 21st, 2011, 08:45 PM

Nice roads, nice buildings, awful lane discipline, dangerous driving ... shows that just building roads and buildings doesnt make a nice city/society.. civic manners and public awareness are equally important.

shanware

May 21st, 2011, 08:48 PM

Nice city and Nice society ? ....LOL

rsrikanth05

May 24th, 2011, 10:11 AM

myspacebardontwork

May 24th, 2011, 11:04 AM

You find that only in Bombay.
The only mannered city in India.

In what way is Mumbai a mannered city? Rude uncouth bunch, and I've lived here all my life.

Go south, way better.

Donna how this is connected to roads or flyovers though.

Master of Disguise

May 24th, 2011, 11:17 AM

You find that only in Bombay.
The only mannered city in India.

^^ Lol.....that's funny

rsrikanth05

May 24th, 2011, 02:57 PM

^^ Lol.....that's funny
I'm serious.
Further proof is videos posted on this thread:

MeMumbaikar

May 24th, 2011, 02:59 PM

WEH

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Bombay Boy

May 24th, 2011, 03:02 PM

thats a pretty well known fact

driving is a nightmare outside the city. there is even a marked difference between south bombay and the suburbs. probably because of those damn autos

MeMumbaikar

May 24th, 2011, 03:29 PM

Airport to colaba

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patentneer

May 24th, 2011, 05:50 PM

I'm serious.
Further proof is videos posted on this thread:

^^

I agree.

Thanks for a beut of a vid.

For all the talk of land scarcity in Mumbai,
does it not strike as odd that both sides of the WEH
r rather empty, right up to horizon, no less.

Idiotic to build bus stops on highway itself, chokes it up.
Put them on slip roads. And NO PARKING on highways, c'mon!

Or is it just me?

Master of Disguise

May 24th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Just you....SIR..!!!

rsrikanth05

May 24th, 2011, 08:02 PM

^^

I agree.

Thanks for a beut of a vid.

For all the talk of land scarcity in Mumbai,
does it not strike as odd that both sides of the WEH
r rather empty, right up to horizon, no less.

Idiotic to build bus stops on highway itself, chokes it up.
Put them on slip roads. And NO PARKING on highways, c'mon!

Or is it just me?
It's not idiotic.
There are more than 3 lanes on each carriageway ...

patentneer

May 24th, 2011, 08:08 PM

QUOTE=Master of Disguise;78348516]Just you....SIR..!!![/QUOTE

^^

'Sir' or paer.

With THAT kinda attitude, I'm not buying ziltch ... nothing from u. So sorry!

mymumbai

May 24th, 2011, 08:15 PM

^^

I agree.

Thanks for a beut of a vid.

For all the talk of land scarcity in Mumbai,
does it not strike as odd that both sides of the WEH
r rather empty, right up to horizon, no less.

Idiotic to build bus stops on highway itself, chokes it up.
Put them on slip roads. And NO PARKING on highways, c'mon!

Or is it just me?

I do agree. It should not be just the name "expressway", at the same time it should follow the expressway criteria. 3 wheelers should also be banned.

rsrikanth05

May 24th, 2011, 09:12 PM

I do agree. It should not be just the name "expressway", at the same time it should follow the expressway criteria. 3 wheelers should also be banned.

It isn't an expressway.
It is a city road cum national highway.

KuwarOnline

May 25th, 2011, 07:20 AM

but it normally treated as expressway or express highway(as per govt) at least road name is that Western express highway :)

rsrikanth05

May 25th, 2011, 07:37 AM

but it normally treated as expressway or express highway(as per govt) at least road name is that Western express highway :)
Express is just the name.
It is a normal highway, maybe express due to it being signal free thruout [excdept at Bandra], or it's width.
But it isn't an expressway.
There is a difference between Expressway and Express highway.
And NO, the govt. doesn't treat it as an expressway.

MeMumbaikar

May 25th, 2011, 09:17 AM

see signal free with side lanes.

what more do ya want...

rsrikanth05

May 25th, 2011, 09:20 AM

see signal free with side lanes.

what more do ya want...
Exactly, if you have a look at it north of Andheri, you'll notice several places where it is more than 6 lanes wide on either carriageway.

KuwarOnline

May 25th, 2011, 10:10 AM

rsrikanth05

May 25th, 2011, 10:34 AM

ok rsrikanth05, tell me the definition of expressway, so I can understand :)

as per my knowledge, expressway should be access controlled, should be signal free, should have service lane on both side, etc etc

may be your few words may help me to understand then :?
You should know, you are a Wikipedia. : )

An expressway is a divided highway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_carriageway) for high-speed traffic with at least partial or limited (on some countries) control of access (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited-access_road). The degree of access allowed varies between countries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country) and even between regions within the same country. In some jurisdictions, expressways are divided arterial roads (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arterial_road) with limits on the frequency of driveways (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driveway) and intersecting cross-streets. In other jurisdictions, access to expressways is limited only to grade-separated interchanges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interchange_%28road%29), making them the full equivalent of freeways (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeway).

KuwarOnline

May 25th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Off course my friend I know, I wanted to know what you think, so the definition you provided doesnt qualify WEH/EEH?

Bombay Boy

May 25th, 2011, 12:04 PM

WEH is not access controlled, nor does it have well defined entry and exit points. you can drive a tanga on it if you want to

MeMumbaikar

May 25th, 2011, 12:23 PM

WEH is not access controlled, nor does it have well defined entry and exit points. you can drive a tanga on it if you want to

look i have experiences mostly on EEH

it gets me from point A to point B (sion in this case)

without having to spend any time than signals.

and when the ambedkar road flyovers are over it will take me signal free to upto jacobs circle.

When i went to the UK recently, they are roundabouts in the middle of motorways(their expressways). They were so big that they had their own signals.

The question is does any other country use many a lot of use of small flyovers along a road?

Cause without the flyovers your right its not really an express-way. I would say its way better than an expressway with the flyovers.

I live in mulund and there are like 10-12 flyovers (many in different stages of construction) from my house to jacobs circle.

Thats a signal free ride for me.

rsrikanth05

May 25th, 2011, 02:34 PM

There is a difference between signal free and expressway.
Someone from Chennai or bangalore also asked this.
The difference is:
* Access: Expressways are access controlled. There will be fixed exit points to a Service lane.
* U turns: U turns can ONLY be taken OFF the expressway, either over an underpass or below a flyover.
There are many more, search around the forums, you might find one.

vadditwice

May 25th, 2011, 06:31 PM

According to Wiki it is an Expressway(the highest standard of the road hierarchy). Obviously it cannot be access controlled since its bang in the middle of a city and it does not need to be.

WEH is not access controlled, nor does it have well defined entry and exit points. you can drive a tanga on it if you want to

No, going by rules you cannot. I have seen signboards.

Bombay Boy

May 25th, 2011, 08:19 PM

well, i have seen autos on it. those are the modern equivalent of tangas

rsrikanth05

May 25th, 2011, 09:15 PM

According to Wiki it is an Expressway(the highest standard of the road hierarchy). Obviously it cannot be access controlled since its bang in the middle of a city and it does not need to be.

No, going by rules you cannot. I have seen signboards.

Dang, just last month, I delisted WEH and EEH as expressways on Wikipedia.

vadditwice

May 26th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Dang, just last month, I delisted WEH and EEH as expressways on Wikipedia.

And I was wondering why that had happened. It is more than wide enough and smooth to be an expressway.

KuwarOnline

May 26th, 2011, 07:31 AM

rsrikanth05

May 26th, 2011, 09:02 AM

And I was wondering why that had happened. It is more than wide enough and smooth to be an expressway.
But it doesn't satisfy the criteriea.
Expressways are the highest class of roads in the Indian Road Network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Road_Network). As of 2006, the expressways of India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India) make up more than 600 km of the Indian National Highway System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highway_%28India%29). However, the National Highway System also consists of approximately 10,000 km (6,200 mi) of four-laned highways that do not feature full control of access (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled-access).[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressway_%28India%29#cite_note-nhdp_nsew_map-0)[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressway_%28India%29#cite_note-nhdp_gq-1) Currently, a massive project (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highways_Development_Project) is underway to expand the highway network and the Government of India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_India) plans to add an additional 18,637 km (11,580 mi) of expressways to the network by the year 2022.[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressway_%28India%29#cite_note-dna_expressways-2) These roads will be access-controlled roads and will feature between four to six lanes with 3,530 km (2,190 mi) km to come up in the next three years. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Road_Transport_and_Highways) is already in the process of preparing a draft for creation of a National Expressways Authority of India (NEAI) on the lines of NHAI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Highways_Authority_of_India).[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressway_%28India%29#cite_note-toi_nov2009-3)
I even added a message on the talk page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Indian_Expressways#Removing_them

KuwarOnline

May 26th, 2011, 10:05 AM

well I have replied to you message on wiki, but if u think WEH/EEH/SPE not expressway then we should remove Delhi Gurgaon expressway, which is same as weh/eeh/spe.

what you think srikant?

vadditwice

May 26th, 2011, 10:53 AM

For all the talk of land scarcity in Mumbai,
does it not strike as odd that both sides of the WEH
r rather empty, right up to horizon, no less.

LOL..!! Thats such a dumb thing to say. Have you ever even seen the WEH?

rsrikanth05

May 26th, 2011, 11:13 AM

well I have replied to you message on wiki, but if u think WEH/EEH/SPE not expressway then we should remove Delhi Gurgaon expressway, which is same as weh/eeh/spe.

what you think srikant?
Sure. Let's keep the Wiki arguements there.

vadditwice

May 26th, 2011, 11:13 AM

Then it will be great if you add them back, it has everything which expressway should have, no direct U turn, there are flyovers for that, it has service lane, some time it so wide it like at EEH at thane, which is around 8-10 lane and normally it is around 6 lane road.

True, it is 3+1 at most places on each side, At places you have 3 lane flyovers and 3 lane service roads by the side of it as well.

Going by the defination of an access controlled road, I would say WEH is indeed access controlled by means of service roads parallel to flyovers or regular service roads. Roads do not directly enter the WEH. First you go to a service road/underpass that will lead you to the WEH. It would be a limited access non tolled road.

A limited-access road (also limited-access highway, controlled-access road) is a highway to which access from adjacent properties is limited in some way; a limited access road (for example a freeway) may also have a divided highway, grade separated junctions and prohibit some modes of transport such as bicycles or horses; however others may be city streets where controls are placed on the number of driveway accesses by the provision of a parallel service road or other means. The precise definition of these terms varies by jurisdiction.

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