The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a 22 km-long road bridge in India, connecting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with its satellite city, Navi Mumbai.

Also known as the Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, the bridge begins in Sewri, South Mumbai, crosses the Thane Creek via a 16.5 km-long bridge, and terminates in Chirle village, near Nhava Sheva.

This colossal project features a 6-lane highway, 27 meters wide, along with two emergency exit lanes. Designed to accommodate approximately 70,000 vehicles per day, the bridge is expected to significantly reduce the notorious traffic congestion in the Greater Mumbai area.

Originally envisioned more than 35 years ago, actual construction only began in 2018. Once completed, it will be India’s longest sea bridge.

Dextra’s Contribution

Dextra played a key role in this project by supplying over 30,000 Sonitec sonic tubes. These tubes facilitate Cross Sonic Logging (CSL) testing, a method used to assess the structural integrity and homogeneity of concrete within barrette piles.

With a conveniently enlarged bell-mouth design, Sonitec tubes enable the seamless connection of two tubes, making installation quick and efficient within reinforcement cages.