June 19, 2025: The construction of a twin cable-stayed bridge at Dadar in Mumbai—set to replace the century-old Tilak Bridge—is progressing swiftly, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as reported by The Indian Express. Originally built in 1925 during the British era, the Tilak Bridge was declared structurally unsound following an audit conducted in 2019. In response, the BMC proposed a modern replacement to safeguard crucial east-west connectivity in the city.
The new bridge is being built adjacent to the existing Tilak Bridge, which will remain operational throughout the construction period to avoid traffic disruptions. The old structure will only be dismantled once the new bridge becomes functional.
Spanning 600 metres, the new twin cable-stayed bridge will feature six vehicular lanes. The project is being executed in two phases, with each carriageway measuring 16.7 metres in width—significantly broader than the original bridge—allowing for smoother and higher-volume traffic flow.
Phase one, which includes three lanes for both eastbound and westbound traffic, is expected to be completed by April 2026. Following this, the existing Tilak Bridge will be carefully dismantled to make way for phase two, which is projected to take an additional 18 months. Full completion of the six-lane bridge is anticipated by 2028.
All foundation works for the project, jointly undertaken by the BMC and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), have already been completed. Work is currently underway on girder launching and the superstructure. The total cost of the redevelopment has been estimated at Rs 375 crore. Once completed, the new bridge is expected to significantly ease congestion and enhance east-west mobility in Mumbai, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing infrastructure transformation.
Source: Swarajya
