Hon. Chief Minister presents two too good projects to Mumbaikars

Northbound arm of Kherwadi flyover thrown open Bhoomipujan of BKC-EEH Connector performed

Mumbai, April 19, 2015 – The Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, today, presented two too good projects to Mumbaikars – the Northbound arm of the Kherwadi flyover and an elevated road connecting - Complex with Eastern Express Highway. “The city of will flourish once it is provided with handy connectivity”, said Mr. Fadnavis. “Both – the 580-meter Kherwadi flyover and the 1.6-km BKC-EEH Connector – will benefit the Bandra-Kurla Complex which is city’s crucial and main growth centre. These projects will certainly facilitate commuters visiting the complex which is buzzing with activities at international level”, said Mr. Fadnavis further. He also expected MMRDA to construct an iconic building to provide a global financial centre to the city. He further said that such projects can bring back the lost glory of the city.

The 1.6-km long Elevated Road connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex with the Eastern Express Highway will cross Mithi river, Central and Harbour Rail lines and will cost Rs. 156 crore. The Industries and Guardian Minister (Mumbai City District) Mr. Subhash Desai termed Bandra- Kurla Complex as “the financial centre” of the financial capital of the country.

Mr. Fadnavis and Mr. Desai both expressed the need to complete projects with the same zeal and enthusiasm as has been shown by the consultants and contractors while completing the Kherwadi flyover. While the Southbound arm of the Kherwadi flyover was completed in 226 days, the Northbound arm of the flyover has been completed in a mere 171 days. This project has been constructed by M/s. J. Kumar Infrastructure.

During the ceremony Mr. Kishor Suxena of M/s. XCC Engineers and Consultants, Mr. Jagdishkumar Gupta and Mr. Kamal Gupta of M/s. J. Kumar Infrastructures, Mr. Yatin Sakhalkar, Executive Engineer, MMRDA and Mr. Abhijeet Bhisikar, Deputy Engineer, MMRDA, were felicitated at the hands of the Chief Minister for the exemplary work they did while constructing the Kherwadi flyover. The 28-crore and 580-meter long flyover now provides three lanes each for the up and down traffic.

Mumbai Mayor Smt. Snehal Ambekar and Smt. Poonam Mahajan, MP, also expected MMRDA to deliver all projects as quickly as the Kherwadi flyover.

“The Kherwadi flyover will provide signal-free connectivity to motorists from to ”, said Mr. UPS Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA. He also assured the Hon. Chief Minister that the projects undertaken by MMRDA will be completed on time.

The gathering was thanked by Mr. B. Venugopal Reddy, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.

Also present on the occasion were MP Mr. Rahul Shewale, MLAs Mr. Mangesh Kudalkar, Mr. Parag Alavni, Smt. Trupti Sawant, Deputy Mayor of Mumbai Smt. Alka Kerkar, Mr. Sitaram Kunte, BMC Commissioner, Mr. Sanjay Sethi, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.