Byculla, Reay Road, Ghatkopar Among 10 British-Era Rail Over Bridges To Undergo Revamp

The BMC has entrusted the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail), with the reconstruction of 10 dilapidated British-era rail over bridges (ROB). The civic body recently took a review of reconstruction work of Reay road, Byculla, Tilak and Ghatkopar Bridge. Accordingly, the Reay road bridge is expected to be ready by November, while Byculla Bridge will be completed by October 2025. Meanwhile, a preliminary study has been undertaken for the other three bridges Development- Currey road, Mahalaxmi and Matunga, that will be reconstructed, said a civic official.

The joint meeting held under the chairmanship of additional municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar was attended by chief engineer (bridges) Vivek Kalyankar, Managing Director – business development and finance (Maharail) Subhash Kawade, General manager-planning, Maharail – Jitendra Kumar and other officials. Bangar directed the officials to complete the reconstruction work of the bridge on scheduled time. The BMC provides funds for the project and the reconstruction work is carried out by Maharail. The project is part of a larger initiative to upgrade the city’s transportation infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion.

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Source – The Free Press Journal

 

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