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Mumbai citizens, transport experts say MTHL toll too high
Updated On: 06 January, 2024 05:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Say charging such high amount would defeat purpose of project, leave bridge underutilised
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The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will open for public use on January 12. Pic/Ashish Raje
While the state government has decided on a one-way toll of Rs 250 for using the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) connecting Sewri with Nhava Sheva—set to open on January 12—motorists, campaigners, and some political parties believe the toll charges are excessive. On January 4, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a plan to impose a toll of Rs 250 for a one-way car ride on the MTHL which will be India’s longest sea bridge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the much-awaited 21.8-km-long bridge on January 12.
Earlier, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had planned to charge a toll of Rs 500 for a single trip, but the urban development department (UDD) reduced it to Rs 350 per car. After much debate, the state Cabinet decided on a toll fee of Rs 250 for a single trip. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA, Aaditya Thackeray was among those who criticised the government for charging toll on the MTHL. On January 4, he posted on X, “Challenge to the illegal CM: After sending away the employment-creation industries to the neighbouring favourite state, at least keep the MTHL toll-free.
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