Mumbai’s Elphinstone Bridge can be shut for autos from Friday onwards. The British-era bridge is about for a significant revamp. The closure is anticipated to final for 2 years, throughout which the Mumbai Metropolitan Area Improvement Authority (MMRDA) plans to begin work on the development of a brand new flyover.
The long-lasting bridge, constructed 125 years in the past, hyperlinks Parel and Prabhadevi. The present bridge can be demolished and rebuilt utilizing an open net girder design. It is going to characteristic 2+2 lanes and kind the decrease deck of a deliberate 4.5 km double-decker construction. The higher deck will carry the Worli–Sewri connector, which is able to cross above the brand new bridge.
The Mumbai Site visitors Police have confirmed the event. The announcement comes after authorities earlier sought suggestions from residents over the brand new deliberate construction. To deal with emergencies throughout the closure, two ambulances have additionally been organized for the general public. One can be stationed at Prabhadevi Station (West), and the opposite at Parel Station (East).
The brand new site visitors orders will take impact from 9 PM on Friday, April 25.
The site visitors police have additionally prompt various routes for commuters to ease congestion. The commuters are suggested to plan their journeys accordingly to keep away from any inconvenience.
In view of demolition of the Elphinstone Bridge & development of the brand new Elphinstone Flyover and the Shivdi Worli Elevated Connector Flyover, following orders relating to site visitors administration can be in place from 21.00 hrs on 25/04/2025, Friday. #MTPTrafficUpdates pic.twitter.com/tszkPlvOJR
— Mumbai Site visitors Police (@MTPHereToHelp) April 24, 2025
Elphinstone Bridge Closure: For vehicular site visitors from East to West
1) Automobiles going from Dadar East to Dadar West or Market can use Tilak Bridge.
2) Automobiles from Parel East to Prabhadevi or Decrease Parel can use Currey Highway Bridge between 7 am and three pm.
3) Automobiles from Parel and Byculla East heading to Prabhadevi, Worli, Coastal Highway, or Sea Hyperlink can use Chinchpokli Bridge.
Elphinstone Bridge Closure: For vehicular site visitors from West to East:
1) Automobiles travelling from Dadar West to Dadar East might use the Tilak Bridge.
2) Automobiles from Prabhadevi and Decrease Parel to Parel, TATA Hospital, or KEM Hospital can use Currey Highway Bridge between 3 pm and 11 pm.
3) Automobiles from Coastal Highway, Sea Hyperlink, Prabhadevi, and Worli heading to Parel or Byculla East can use Chinchpokli Bridge.
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