{
  "id": 15637860,
  "title": "Thane Coastal Road-I: MMRDA Erects 10 I-Girders In A Day As Project Reaches 45 Per Cent Completion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/thane-coastal-road-i-mmrda-erects-10-i-girders-in-a-day-as-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:52:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-coastal-road-i-mmrda-erects-10-i-girders-in-a-day-as-project-reaches-45-per-cent-completion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 14, 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) set a construction record on the Thane Coastal Road-I project by building ten I-girders in a single day. This exceeded the typical daily rate of four to six girders, signaling significant progress in the corridor's development. The 13.45-kilometer, six-lane access-controlled road is designed to offer an alternative route to the crowded Ghodbunder Road, which connects the Mumbai–Nashik Highway with Gaimukh. With the recent achievement, the project's overall progress now stands at 45%, with the completed corridor expected to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance regional connectivity.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 19, 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a construction milestone on the Thane Coastal Road-I project by erecting 10 I-girders in a single day on October 14. The achievement exceeds the project’s usual daily installation rate of four to six girders, marking a significant step in the development of the corridor, the authority claimed.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}