Goodbye Old British-Era Bridges, Mumbai To Get 4 Overbridges To Ease Traffic
Mumbai is replacing four aging British-era bridges with modern infrastructure, including the city's first double-decker road overbridge. The project, costing over Rs 1,100 crore, aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity across the city's rail network.
Why it matters
Large-scale infrastructure upgrades are critical for managing the rapid urbanization and transit demands of major metropolitan hubs like Mumbai.
From Dadar to Ghatkopar, four new road overbridges, including a double-decker bridge are being built to ease traffic congestion and improve east-west connectivity in Mumbai. The projects have been jointly undertaken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) at an investment of Rs 1,179 crore.The projects are expected to be completed in phases over the next two years, bringing relief to commuters at some of the city's busiest rail crossings.Elphinstone Bridge, Mumbai's First Double-Decker Road OverbridgeThe 112-year-old Elphinstone Bridge has been demolished and is being replaced with Mumbai's first double-decker road overbridge. The bridge will also form part of the Sewri-Worli Connector. The lower deck will carry local traffic across the railway tracks, while the upper deck will connect with the upcoming road connector.
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