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Traffic management on MTHL

he Mumbai Trans
Harbour Link (MTHL),
the 21.8km road bridge
connects Mumbai
with Navi Mumbai.
TThe project has many
unique features and state of the
art technologies. With 6-lane (3+3
lane) highway + emergency lane
on either side, the road bridge
demands high level of traffic
management system to ease
congestion and enable smooth
flow of traffic. One main area being
addressed is the toll management
system. Efkon Strabag has
developed a system with multiple 24X7 control center providing sides adds to the aesthetics and
tolling options. The Hybrid Gantry peace of mind during travel. An can be remotely controlled through
Tolling System has three modes of ANPR system was also installed the CCMS system.
operation Stop & Go, Open Barrier for effective monitoring and quick All the interventions planned,
and Open Road Tolling. This would response in emergencies. and implemented will help cut
not only cut down on waiting time To maintain environmental down the travel time from over
at the Toll Plaza ensuring smooth two hours to a mere 20 minutes
travel but also significantly reduce balance, the project’s lighting was and projected fuel saving of
carbon emissions by an estimated designed with BNHS certification, 20.6 million liters. The project
47,421* tons annually (projected to protect marine life and migratory is anticipated to have 70,000
basis forecasted vehicular traffic). cycles. The mesmerizing lighting vehicular traffic plying daily across
design, resembling a golden ribbon,
For commuter safety, there is enhances the bridge’s beauty. the stretch. On the first day of its
an AI-based incident detection opening itself more than 25,000
system, thermal cameras, and a Beautiful lighting on the bridge vehicles crossed the bridge!

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