{
  "id": 15211669,
  "title": "Kalyan-Dombivli: MMRDA Initiates Process For ₹110-Crore Six-Lane Bridge Between Ambivli And Shahad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kalyan-dombivli-mmrda-initiates-process-for-110-crore-six-lane-bridge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:31:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kalyan-dombivli-mmrda-initiates-process-for-110-crore-six-lane-bridge-between-ambivli-and-shahad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalyan-Dombivli: MMRDA Announces ₹110-Crore Six-Lane Bridge Project Between Ambivli and Shahad\n\nThe Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the process to construct a new six-lane bridge over the Ulhas River, parallel to the existing British-era bridge, connecting Ambivli and Shahad. The estimated cost of the ₹110-crore project is aimed at alleviating traffic congestion caused by rapid urbanisation and the increasing number of vehicles in the area.\n\nKalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Mayor Harshali Chaudhary recently met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to request funding for the project, which was reportedly taken seriously by the Deputy Chief Minister. KDMC Mayor Chaudhary highlighted that the narrow existing bridge cannot handle the growing traffic, leading to daily congestion that inconveniences commuters and delays essential emergency vehicles.\n\nThe proposed six-lane bridge, along with its approach roads, is expected to enhance connectivity in the rapidly developing areas of KDMC's ward, including Vadavli, Atali, Ambivli, Mohane, Titwala, Mohili, and Galegaon. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured support in securing funds for the project, with Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde also expressing his backing.\n\nAfter receiving MMRDA's request for the Detailed Project Report (DPR), KDMC City Engineer Shailesh Kulkarni confirmed that the civic body has commenced work on the DPR. The tendering process is expected to begin once all necessary approvals are obtained, with the eventual construction of the new parallel six-lane bridge.",
  "summary": "Kalyan, October 17, 2026: In a major step towards easing traffic congestion between Ambivli and Shahad, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has asked the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new six-lane bridge over the Ulhas River, parallel to the existing British-era bridge. The proposed project is estimated to…",
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}