The much-awaited public opening of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), officially named Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link, on Saturday was met with a positive response from city residents. Inaugurated by PM Modi on Friday, the 22 km-long bridge is set to reduce commute time along the route from Sewri to Raigad district’s Chirle, offering convenience to travellers from areas such as Dadar, too.

Mumbaikars, and those from other states, too, arrived at the bridge to witness its scale, eager to use it. Keralite Reji Joseph, who was accompanied by his son, came to Mumbai with the sole motive of seeing the bridge. “Though the toll rate charged for taxis is high, the view from the bridge when we travelled over the sea was so beautiful that we could never complain,” Joseph said.