December 17, 2025: The Worli–Sewri Elevated Connector, a key transport infrastructure project aimed at easing Mumbai’s east–west traffic movement, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant informed the state legislative assembly that nearly 62% of the project work has already been completed. Given its strategic importance in linking multiple major corridors, the project is being closely monitored by the state government.
Spanning approximately 4.5 kilometres, the four-lane elevated road is designed to provide seamless connectivity between the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), the Bandra–Worli Sea Link, and the under-construction Mumbai Coastal Road. Once operational, it will serve as a critical link connecting Navi Mumbai, central Mumbai, and South Mumbai, significantly reducing pressure on existing arterial roads.
The corridor will originate from the Sewri interchange on the eastern end of Atal Setu and move westwards, crossing several major transport arteries, including the Harbour Railway Line, Eastern Freeway, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg, Acharya Donde Marg, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road. It will then pass over the Central and Western Railway lines near Elphinstone Road, traverse Senapati Bapat Marg and Dr Annie Besant Road, and finally integrate into the Worli road network near Narayan Hardikar Marg.
Two major road overbridges form part of the project, one near Sewri railway station and another at Elphinstone Road. A major engineering component involves replacing the over-a-century-old Elphinstone Bridge with a modern double-decker structure. The new bridge will carry a 2+2 lane carriageway on the lower deck, while the upper deck will be dedicated to the elevated corridor, enabling direct access to Atal Setu.
By offering signal-free travel, the connector is expected to cut travel time between Sewri and Worli from over an hour to just 10–15 minutes. Officials estimate that 15–20% of traffic from the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will be diverted through this corridor, benefiting commuters from Navi Mumbai, central suburbs, and long-distance travellers heading towards key highway routes.
Source: Lokmat Times
