MSRDC to mitigate rockfall, landslide risks at Mumbra bypass hillock | Mumbai News
MSRDC to mitigate rockfall, landslide risks at Mumbra bypass hillock | Mumbai News
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The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is gearing up to implement protective measures under the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode, to mitigate the risks of rockfall and landslides at the Mumbra bypass hillock in Thane district.
The projected cost for this initiative is estimated at Rs 115.59 crore, and the selected agency is entrusted with completing the work within 18 months and maintaining it for 10 years, as per the MSRDC.
The Mumbra bypass plays a crucial role and is part of the National Highway network, encompassing NH-3 (Nashik highway) and NH-4 (the old Mumbai Pune road). The highway serves as a vital link for daily heavy traffic, connecting various cities and states, including Nashik, Pune, Gujarat, Bengaluru etc, to Bhiwandi and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. It also caters to traffic of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
In response to queries about why the Mumbra Bypass hillock rockfall and slope protection project is being undertaken by the MSRDC, considering the road’s jurisdiction is under the Public Works Department (PWD), Anil Gaikwad, vice chairman, and managing director explained that specific tasks, including the Mumbra bypass project, have been allocated to MSRDC by the state disaster cell.
“A sum of Rs 600 crore has been allocated to the MSRDC from the disaster management deposit contribution funds for works, including the Mumbra bypass hillock project. Citing the history of landslide and rockfall incidents, especially during the rainy season, this project has also been proposed,” Gaikwad asserted.
As per the MSRDC, the bidders are required to submit their bids by February 23 at 3 pm, with the bid opening scheduled for February 27. Additionally, participants must furnish a bid security in the form of a bank guarantee amounting to Rs 57.79 lakh.
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