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.