'Atal Setu not a picnic spot': Mumbai Police sends out warning as people stop cars, take selfies on MTHL

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Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued stern warnings against stopping on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) to take selfies or enjoy the view, as such actions are illegal and pose safety risks..

You will face an FIR if you stop on MTHL, Mumbai Police said in their post...

In response to these incidents, the Mumbai Police have taken to social media to remind the public that the Atal Setu is not a picnic spot..

Over a single weekend, traffic departments in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai penalized 264 drivers for causing disruptions by stopping their vehicles on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu...

The bridge spans 21.8 kilometers, connecting Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad, and has seen nearly 80,000 vehicles pass through it shortly after opening. It comes with a minimum one-way toll of Rs 250..

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