Mumbai, Sept. 21 -- The Union Salt Commissioner has transferred its land to the Maharashtra government, which has removed a major obstacle in the construction of the Dahisar-Bhayander highway. After the construction of this road in the next 3 years, the distance from Nariman Point to Mira-Bhayander will be covered in just half an hour via the coastal road, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed.

Minister Sarnaik said that after continuous follow-up with the Union Salt Commissioner and the state government for the last 4-5 years, the Union Salt Commissioner has approved the transfer of 53.17 acres of land in the Dahisar-Bhayander 60-metre road to the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation through the state government.

Meanwhile, the wa...