The Atal Setu, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12, 2024, and opened for traffic the next day, has swiftly become an important part of Mumbai`s transport network. As India`s longest bridge and the longest bridge over water, it has substantially improved traffic flow and has now passed a historic milestone, with over 50 lakh vehicles passing through in just over seven months, MMRDA said.

This high level of traffic demonstrates Atal Setu`s critical role in reducing congestion and travel time between South Mumbai and vital destinations such as Panvel, Pune, and Navi Mumbai. The Atal Setu has routinely saved commuters at least one hour of travel time, hence benefiting millions. From January 13 to August 25, 2024, a total of 50,04,350 automobiles, including public buses, private cars, and commercial vehicles, have used this vital connection, MMRDA said in their communique.