Question : SHIVDI-NAVASHEVA LINKED ROAD AND WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY SCHEME



(a) whether the Shivdi- Navasheva link road and Western Express Highway (Worli to Nariman Point) scheme are pending for clearance with the Government;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be cleared; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT
(DR.DEBENDRA PRADHAN )
(a) to (c) The alignment of proposed Mumbai Trans Harbour link (Shivdi-Nhava link) crosses various installations of Mumbai Port Trust. The Mumbai Port Trust had suggested for change in the alignment of the project to the Project Authorities of the Government of Maharashtra. No further proposal from the State Government of Maharashtra has been received by the Mumbai Port Trust.
The proposal of Western Express Highway has not been referred to the Ministry of Surface Transport by the Government of Maharashtra.