State Seeks JICA Funding For Uttan-Virar Sea Link
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought the Union Finance Ministry’s approval for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding for the Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Connectivity Project, which includes the proposed Uttan-Virar Sea Link. Fadnavis met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi a few days ago and requested support for securing JICA funding…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested approval from the Union Finance Ministry for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding to support the Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Connectivity Project. This project includes the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, a 55-kilometer connectivity initiative. The Uttan-Virar Sea Link is the first phase of a larger proposal called the Versova-Virar Sea Link, with a total length of 55.12 kilometers.
This includes a 24.35-kilometer sea link, along with connecting roads spanning 9.32 km at Uttan, 2.5 km at Vasai, and 18.95 km at Virar. Initially proposed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, the project was later transferred to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and later divided into implementation phases, with the Uttan-Virar section forming Phase 1.
The project aims to enhance northern Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) connectivity, support residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and integrate with other road infrastructure, thereby bolstering MMR's overall development and connectivity. While the initial cost estimate stood at Rs 87,427 crore, revised estimates now vary.
The Maharashtra government is exploring external financial support, noting that JICA has previously provided substantial aid for several of Mumbai's infrastructure projects, such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and the Metro 3 underground.
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