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Seepage Detected in Mumbai's New Undersea Tunnel

Safety concerns arise as water leakage appears in India's first undersea tunnel just months after opening

  • Mumbai's undersea tunnel, part of the coastal road project, shows signs of water seepage less than three months after opening.
  • The leakage was discovered at several points and has raised safety concerns ahead of the monsoon season.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that the seepage poses no threat to the tunnel's structure and will be addressed using polymer grouting.
  • The second phase of the coastal road project is set to open by June 10, despite the current issues.
  • The coastal road significantly reduces travel time between Girgaon and Worli from 45 minutes to 10 minutes.
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