MSRDC showcauses contractor for delay in Bandra-Versova sea link project

Officials said that as per the timeline set for the project, 5 per cent of the work should have been completed by August. However, only 2.5 per cent has been done and the work is very slow, MSRDC officials said. They added that at the present pace, there was a fear that work was bound to be delayed.

MSRDC’s notice to the contractor also directs it to expedite the work. An explanation has been sought from the contractor and a reply on why they should not be penalized.

“If work does not pick up speed in the next few days, action will be taken against the contractor as per rules,” said a senior MSRDC official.

The Bandra-Versova sea route is being constructed to cover the Bandra-Versova distance in 10 minutes. The project was undertaken after conducting a study, which found that in the last few years there was major growth in the western suburbs, especially around Andheri, Goregaon, Borivali areas, and road traffic had increased tremendously.