Sahar Elevated Access Road

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Sahar Elevated Access Road
Map
Sahar Elevated Access Road marked in Red on Mumbai area map
Route information
Maintained by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
Length2.2 km (1.4 mi)
Existed12 February 2014–present
Major junctions
West endWestern Express Highway
East endChhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Location
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
Major citiesMumbai
Highway system
State Highways in Maharashtra

The Sahar Elevated Access Road, abbreviated to SEAR, is a dedicated, elevated, express access road in Mumbai[1] that connects the Western Express Highway (WEH) near Hanuman Nagar junction in Vile Parle, with the forecourts of Terminal T2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.[2] The road improves access and travel times between the WEH and the airport.[3] The 2.2 km long access road has 4 entry and 2 exit points. The road also includes an underpass for vehicles travelling on the WEH and a pedestrian subway;[4] as well as an underpass, a tunnel, and ramps connecting the highway to the terminal which bypasses the congested roadways below.

The corridor was developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) under its Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP). The project cost of ₹400.77 crore (US$48 million),[5] approved by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), was paid by the Central Government, the Government of Maharashtra, the MMRDA, and the Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).[6][7]

In July 2018, parts of the relatively new road were found damaged with potholes due to poor maintenance and seasonal monsoon rains, resulting in slow traffic.[8][9]

  1. ^ "Mumbai airport's new world-class terminal". Hindustan Times. 11 January 2014. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Sahar elevated road 'ready' after delays". The Times of India. 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Mumbai: Sahar elevated road corridor may open next month". The Economic Times. Press Trust of India. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Four ways to a faster commute". Hindustan Times. 13 February 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Sahar flyover, T2 to start operations from February 11". Indianexpress.com. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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  8. ^ "Monsoon rains disrupt traffic, schools in India's financial hub of Mumbai". The Times of India. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Mumbai rains LIVE UPDATES: Re-exam announced for Mumbai University MSc students". The Indian Express. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.