Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday inaugurated the thrid bridge on the Kalwa creek in Thane with a goal to decongest the traffic in the city. Pics/ Sameer Markande

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Shinde represents Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency in the Thane district which is considered as his home turf.
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CM Shinde said that in order to eliminate traffic congestion in the city, various projects, including a bypass and extension of Eastern Freeway, have been undertaken.

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He said that his government was committed to resolving the traffic problems in the city.
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The first bridge on the Kalwa creek was built in 1863 and was shut for traffic movement in 2016. The second bridge there was constructed in 1995-96.

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The first bridge on the Kalwa creek was built in 1863 and was shut for traffic movement in 2016. The second bridge there was constructed in 1995-96.
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The latest bridge has been constructed at a cost a Rs 183.66 crore, an official said.