To solve the problem of traffic jams on the roads of Vasai-Virar, the MMRDA has approved the construction of four flyovers. The narrow condition of roads and encroachments in the city have made traffic difficult. The construction of flyovers at Alkapuri, Oswal Nagari, Virat Nagar and Umelman will start after the approval of the Railways.
It has become difficult to drive on the narrow and encroached roads of Vasai-Virar, adjacent to Mumbai. This problem is on the rise these days. Traffic has been chock-a-block since early morning. Four years ago, the municipal corporation had prepared a proposal to build six flyover bridges in Vasai-Virar. The BMC had sent the proposal to MMRDA, but it could not be taken forward. Now MMRDA has given administrative approval to 4 proposed flyovers to solve the problem of traffic jam in Vasai-Virar city.
Works will commence after approval. With the construction of this flyover, it will be easier to travel to and from Vasai-Virar East and Best. At the same time, people will get relief from traffic jams.
Most of the traffic jams are in the areas connecting east and west of the city. Because the flyovers in Virar and Nalasopara are very narrow. As a result, there is a huge traffic jam on the bridge. The BMC had earlier decided to construct six flyovers from Naigaon to Virar. But due to the lack of budget in the corporation, the then-commissioner had sent the proposal to MMRDA. When there was no alternative, MLAs Hitendra Thakur, Rajesh Patil and Kshitij Thakur met the Chief Minister and discussed the issue. After this, the Chief Minister asked MMRDA to work on it immediately. After this, MMRDA has approved the construction of four flyovers. The work will start after getting the NOC.
The area of Vasai-Virar city is spread over 380 square kilometers, and the population of the city is around 30 lakhs. The roads in the city are narrow and congested, leading to heavy traffic jams.
These flyovers will be built
- Alakapuri: (Between Vasai and Nalasopara Railway Station)
- Oswal Nagari: (Between Virar and Nalasopara Railway Station)
- Virat Nagar: (Between Virar and Nalasopara Railway Station)
- Umelman: (Between Vasai and Naigaon Railway Station)
