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Controversy Erupts Over Cracks on Atal Setu Approach Road

Maharashtra Congress chief alleges corruption, while MMRDA and BJP refute claims and initiate repairs.

  • Nana Patole claims poor construction quality of the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, citing cracks within months of inauguration.
  • The MMRDA clarifies that the cracks are on the approach road, not the bridge itself, and do not pose a structural threat.
  • Repairs on the minor cracks have begun, with officials assuring no disruption to traffic.
  • Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis accuses Congress of spreading misinformation to create political rifts.
  • The Atal Setu, inaugurated in January 2024, is India's longest sea bridge, spanning 21.8 km.
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