Egis helps to overcome key engineering challenges on road project set to transform Mumbai’s connectivity.
Egis has celebrated a key milestone with the inauguration last month of the iconic bow-string arch bridge connecting to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link of the southbound arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
As project management consultant, Egis was responsible for design review, construction supervision and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and contractual obligations. The team’s expertise was instrumental in overcoming key engineering challenges, such as the construction of the 136-meter bowstring arch bridge span.
Beyond the technical aspects, Egis provided specialised training and workshops to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation staff on contract management and project supervision. These efforts were designed to build local capacity and ensure the long-term success of the project’s operations and maintenance.
As part of Egis’ ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and global carbon neutrality by 2050, the project incorporates several innovative eco-design solutions. These include the creation of an artificial coral reef to promote marine life, translocation of corals in line with coastal regulation zone amendments and the use of natural rocks for sea walls instead of tetrapods. Additionally, the bridge’s steel structure was redesigned to protect marine fauna and trees within the project area were translocated to safeguard the local environment.
Sandeep Gulati, managing director for Egis in India, said: “We are immensely proud to have played a key role as the project management consultant for the Mumbai Coastal Road Project. The project encompasses groundbreaking engineering feats, particularly Package II, which includes the construction of dual four-lane highway, sea bridges, a 136-metre bowstring arch bridge span and India’s first-ever use of monopile foundations, with diameters ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 metres.
“The package also features 31.5 hectares of reclamation, a 3km sea wall/breakwater, a jetty and interchanges stretching 1.3km over the sea and 1.6km on land, along with underground car parks. Notably, as a major urban highway project secured by Egis in India, it is a symbol of what is possible when innovative engineering, dedication and collaboration align. We believe the Mumbai Coastal Road will transform the city’s connectivity, and we are committed to ensuring its continued success.”