Maharashtra Extends 50% Toll Concession on Atal Setu Through 2025
The decision aims to boost traffic on India's longest sea bridge and aligns with upcoming local body polls in the Mumbai region.
- The Maharashtra government has decided to maintain the reduced toll of ₹250 on the Atal Setu bridge until December 31, 2025.
- The toll concession, initially implemented to encourage usage, follows lower-than-expected traffic volumes on the 22-km sea bridge connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
- The bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2024, saw an average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles, well below the projected 56,000 vehicles per day.
- Officials attribute the reduced traffic to alternative routes and toll waivers at other entry points into Mumbai, which have diverted vehicles away from the Atal Setu.
- Future projects, including the completion of Navi Mumbai International Airport and additional connectors, are expected to increase traffic on the bridge.