The much-awaited Vikhroli flyover is nearing completion and is projected to open to the public by the end of May. Its purpose is to reduce traffic between the eastern and western districts of Mumbai. The flyover, which is close to Vikhroli Railway Station, will be an essential connection over the Central Railway line, greatly cutting down on the amount of time commuters must spend travelling via the Eastern Express Highway to Powai and other important destinations.
Under the direction of BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has accelerated the flyover’s construction as part of a larger initiative to improve the city’s connectivity and traffic flow. The first phase of the project, which involved the placement of six massive iron girders, has been successfully completed. The remaining two phases are underway, with 12 more girders—each weighing around 25 metric tonnes and measuring 25 to 30 metres in length—being installed.
The Vikhroli flypast will be 12 meters wide and 615 meters long overall. The Indian Railways is in charge of the last 50 meters, while the BMC is building the remaining 565 meters. When the flyover is in use, it will facilitate traffic flow for drivers coming from neighbouring suburbs such as Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, and Vikhroli, which are all within a 5-kilometer radius.
Structurally, the flyover will rest on 19 pillars—12 on the eastern side and 7 on the western side. The eastern segment is already 95 percent complete, while work on the western side—including a deck slab installation near a school—is progressing rapidly. The approach roads on both ends are nearing completion, ensuring seamless integration into the existing road network.
BMC officials are optimistic that the remaining work will be done by the end of May, as 85 percent of the overall construction has already been completed. In addition to making daily commutes better, the Vikhroli flyover will be crucial in reducing traffic on one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban thoroughfares once it is opened.
Source: Mid-Day
