India's new coastal connection

In India work is now kicking off on a new eight lane highway running from Nariman Point to Kandivali in Mumbai. The 35km highway will cost a projected US$1.58 billion to build.
March 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In India work is now kicking off on a new eight lane highway running from Nariman Point to Kandivali in Mumbai. The 35km highway will cost a projected US$1.58 billion to build. From commencement, constructing this coastal connection will take five years to complete.

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