<h5>Where has India’s longest sea bridge been inaugurated?</h5><p>The country’s longest sea bridge, named the Atal Setu or the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Mumbai. This bridge connects Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, reducing travel time between both places. The MTHL is officially named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu.</p><p>This bridge is owned by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The bridge's primary purpose is to connect the Mumbai International Airport and the Navi Mumbai International Airport effectively and to reduce travel time to Pune, Goa, and South India from Mumbai.</p><p>Also, it aims to increase communication between Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Navi Mumbai.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/india-s-longest-sea-bridge-inaugurated%2FMTHL%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=d31cf207-27ac-4868-8f02-0c6913f8bb0a"><figcaption>Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the bridge. Photo by Narendra Modi.</figcaption></figure><h5>What more can you tell me about this bridge?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/india-s-longest-sea-bridge-inaugurated%2FMTHL%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=10838b5d-8f7f-461f-8fd1-d8dd6209f611"><figcaption>Aerial view of the MTHL. Photo by CMO Maharashtra.</figcaption></figure><p>The Atal Setu will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai from over 2 hours to just 20 minutes. The cost of building the MTHL was around Rs 18,000 crore. The total length of the MTHL is 21.8 kilometres.</p><p>The Atal Setu also has six lanes. Reports say this project took over seven years to build. People using the MTHL to travel have to pay toll charges. MTHL simplifies toll processes by utilising a technology that removes barriers, resulting in shorter lines at toll booths.</p><p>Advanced scanners and cameras detect moving cars to ensure efficient electronic toll collection. MTHL has strong poles that can withstand deep-sea weather conditions. These poles are also corrosion-resistant, rust-proof, and made for great wind resistance. There are additional safeguards in place to prevent lightning damage.</p><h5>Are all vehicles allowed on this bridge?</h5><p>Motorcycles, autorickshaws, and tractors will not be permitted on the sea bridge, while four-wheelers must maintain a speed limit of 100 km per hour. There is a set speed limit that has to be followed for both ascending and descending on the bridge.</p><p>Also, the Mumbai police have recently issued a warning related to driving on the bridge.</p><h5>What warnings have been issued?</h5><p>The Mumbai Police issued a warning after numerous people were observed stopping their vehicles and taking pictures while travelling on the MTHL. The police said it's illegal to do so, and people not following this rule will be punished. They said the bridge is not a picnic spot.</p>

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