After MSRDC assured to change the alignment, the project was cleared by the Supreme Court. The change in alignment and delays increased the cost of the project from Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) to Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion).
Deshmukh said the state government had to put the sea link between Worli and Nariman point on hold as only two bidders had come forward and finally only one bidder submitted the bid document.
The minister said various options like underground tunnel between Haji Ali and Nariman point, a combination of tunnel and sea link, and the extension of Marine Drive were being considered and the state government had appointed consultant to weigh the pros and cons of all the options.
Image: The first phase is expected to be completed by 2008 | Photograph: Sebastian D'souza/AFP/Getty Images
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