MAIN BRIDGE STRUCTURE

The proposed Link Bridge consists of twin continuous concrete box girder bridge sections for traffic in each direction. Each bridge section except at the cable - stayed portion is supported on piers typically spaced at 50 meters. Each section is meant for four lanes of traffic complete with concrete barriers and service side walks on one side. The bridge alignment is defined with vertical and horizontal curves. The Link Bridge layout is categorized into three different

parts :

Part 1 - The north end approach structure mainly with precast (PC) segmental construction Part 2 - The Cable Stayed Bridge at Bandra channel is with 50m - 250m - 250m - 50m span arrangement and the Cable Stayed Bridge at Worli channel is with 50m - 50m - 150m 50m - 50m span arrangement Part 3 - The south end approach structure mainly with precast segmental construction

PART I NORTH END APPROACH STRUCTURE

The bridge is arranged in units of typically six continuous spans of 50 meters each. Expansion joints are provided at ends of each unit. Provision for access ramp to connect to Bandstand road below Searock Hotel. Span arrangement for this structure provides for cast in-situ spans. The superstructure & substructure are designed in accordance with IRC codes. Specifications conform to the IRC standard with supplementary specifications covering special items. The sub structure consists of 1.5 meters diameter drilled piles with pile caps & some of the piers near Worli end will be directly socketed into the rock. Bridge bearing supports are of Disc & POT type. Longitudinal and lateral support at various locations along the unit are provided to limit displacements. Bridge is proposed to be built utilizing the concept of precast, post tensioned, twin segmented concrete box girder sections. An overhead gantry truss crane with self - launching capability is proposed. The PC segments can be epoxied together with nominal prestressing. The end segments adjacent to the pier would be short segments "cast - in - situ". Geometrical adjustments are expected to be made by this segment before primary continuous tendons are stressed. Segment types are further defined by the changes in the web thickness and type of diaphragms cast in cell. The segment weights vary from 75 tons to 120 tons per segment. The segment length varies from 1500 mm to 3100 mm. Deck post tensioning is performed at the completion of the erection of each bridge unit.

PART- II

CABLE STAYED BRIDGE

The cable - stayed portion of the Bandra channel is 600 meters in overall length between expansion joints and consists of two 250 meters cable supported main spans flanked by 50 meters conventional approach spans. A centre tower with an overall height of 128 meters above pile cap level supports the superstructure by means of four planes of stay cables in a semi - fan arrangement. Cable spacing is 6.0 meters along the bridge deck.

The cable - stayed portion of the Worli channel is 350 meters in overall length between expansion joints and consists of two 150 meters cable supported main spans flanked by 50 meters conventional approach spans. A centre tower with an overall height of 55 meters above pile cap level supports the superstructure by means of four planes of stay cables in a semi - fan arrangement. Cable spacing is 6.0 meters along the bridge deck. The superstructure comprises of twin precast concrete box girders with a fish belly cross sectional shape, identical to the approaches. A typical precast segment length is 3.0 meters with the heaviest superstructure segment approaching 120 tons. Balanced cantilever construction is envisioned for erecting the cable supported superstructure as compared to span - by - span construction for the approaches. For every 2nd segment, cable anchorages are provided. A total of about 264 stay cables will be required for the cable stayed spans at Bandra channel with cable lengths varying from approximately 85 meters minimum to nearly 250 meters maximum. The tower is cast - in - situ reinforced concrete using the climbing form method of construction. The overall tower configuration is an inverted "Y" shape with the inclined legs oriented along the axis of the bridge. Tower cable anchorage's are achieved by use of formed pockets and transverse and longitudinal bar post - tensioning is provided in the tower head to resist local cable forces. A total of about 160 stay cables will be required for the cable stayed spans at Worli channel with cable lengths varying from approximately 30 meters minimum to nearly 80 meters maximum. The tower is cast - in - situ reinforced concrete using the climbing form method of construction. The overall tower configuration is "I" shape with the inclined legs. Tower cable anchorage's are achieved by use of formed pockets and transverse and longitudinal bar post tensioning is provided in the tower head to resist local cable forces. The foundations for the main tower are comprised of 2 meters drilled shafts with estimated length of 25 meters. Cofferdam and tremie seal construction is envisioned in order to construct the 6 meters deep foundation in the dry.

PART III SOUTH END APPROACH STRUCTURE

This portion of the bridge is similar to the North end approach structure in construction methodology with span by span match cast concrete box girder sections. Similar to the north end approach

detailed, access ramps shall be provided for connection to the western freeway i.e. extension upto Nariman Point.

TOLL PLAZA
A modern toll plaza with 16 lanes and an approximate length of 410 meters will be provided at the Bandra end. The toll plaza will be equipped with "State - of - the - art" toll collection system. A structure will be provided at this location to house the control system for the ITS.

INTELLIGENT BRIDGE SYSTEM

The toll station (TP) and collection system will provide for three different types of toll collection, as follows :

Fully automatic system: Electronic payment through a toll tag & transponder etc., which allows passage without stopping. Semi - automatic system: Electronic payment through a smart card, which allows payment without having to pay cash, but requires stopping. Manual toll collection: Payment of toll by cash, requiring to make cash payment to a toll attendant, and stopping cash exchange.

The toll plaza will be designed to permit toll operations. The toll plaza will also be designed to act as a control centre for toll plaza area and the traffic surveillance, monitoring and control system for the intelligent bridge. The control centre at the toll plaza will house control facilities for electronic tolling, CCTV, traffic counting and classifying variable message signs, remote weather information station, and emergency telephones. The intelligent bridge systems will provide additional traffic information, surveillance, monitoring and control systems. It will be comprised of CCTV's, traffic counting and vehicle classification stations, variable message signs, a remote weather information system and emergency telephones. The control centre will be located at the toll plaza and will be housed with the electric tolling controls. The communications system will be comprised of fiber optic cable housed in PVC running parallel to the Bandra - Worli corridor. In addition, facilities to assist enforcement will be provided

in the form of pollute locations, which will allow drivers and enforcement officers to safely pullout of traffic.

POWER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AND ROAD LIGHTING SYSTEM

For the entire project, a reliable and dependable power supply shall be arranged. It is proposed to install diesel generator sets and auto mains failure panels to cater to critical load e.g. monitoring, surveillance, communication equipment emergency services like aviation obstruction lights. Adequate levels of lighting levels shall be maintained and energy saving luminaries shall be installed. Special emphasis has been given to incorporate lighting protection at bridge tower and control room building to protect those building / structures and the sophisticated monitoring and communication equipment installed therein. A built - in feature of providing reliability and available of equipment is achieved through providing duplicate cables for such equipment. The equipment exposed to saline environment, G - I poles with concealed junction boxes and epoxy cast transformer shall be utilized. Facade lighting for bridge tower and special lighting in landscaped area is also included.

ANCILLIARY STRUCTURES
Street & area lighting. Landscaping.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Following are some of the main features incorporated into the project to enhance the performance of the bridge:

High performance concrete (grade M60 with micro silica slurry) will be utilized for the structure.

40 mm thick high performance overlay will be provided over the pre-stressed deck to function monolithic with the deck. Coal tar epoxy painting will be provided below the high tide level splash zone for the sub - structure. A "State - of - the - art" electric system for the ITS.