Mumbai: Bridge work not yet started, but cost doubles in 3 years

Activists, politicians question why should only BMC pay to construct bridge between Mumbai and Mira-Bhayander

Here's the tale of a bridge between two cities. A very costly bridge. The estimated cost of building a bridge between Mumbai and Mira Bhayander, linking Dahisar and Mira Road has nearly doubled to Rs 3,303 crore over the past three years. Activists and politicians have asked why should only the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) pay, and not the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation or the state government and how can the cost of a bridge with same width and length nearly double in three years?

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