The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated comprehensive resurfacing and pavement restoration works on the Atal Setu to ensure long-term durability and superior riding comfort for commuters.
To avoid a complete closure of the bridge, the work is being carried out in phases. The third and fourth lanes are being resurfaced first, and once completed, the remaining two lanes will be taken up.
After observing pavement distress in certain localised stretches on the Navi Mumbai–bound carriageway — starting around the 10.4-km mark, mainly on the outer heavy-vehicle lanes — MMRDA conducted a detailed technical review.
Temporary rectification using mastic asphalt was carried out during the monsoon to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure commuter safety.
Now that the monsoon has subsided, full-fledged resurfacing operations have commenced. The works are being executed under the expert guidance of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay, covering every stage — from material selection and mix design to plant-level and on-site quality control.
As the project remains under the defect liability period, the entire cost will be borne by the contractor.
