January 27, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the reconstruction of the Bellasis flyover, a key east–west connector linking Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central, with the bridge set to open to traffic shortly. Officials said the project was finished in 15 months and six days, significantly ahead of the original deadline, even though nearly four months remained under the tender timeline.
The work order for the reconstruction was issued in September 2024, and construction began on October 1 the same year. Railway authorities are expected to issue the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) shortly, paving the way for the flyover to be opened to vehicular traffic.
“A joint inspection conducted with BMC officials on January 20 at the Bellasis ROB, Mumbai Central. The reconstruction of ROB has been completed in all respects and is ready for the opening of vehicular traffic. The railway portion has been rebuilt by Western Railway, while the approaches on the east and west by BMC. The NOC for opening road traffic over ROB will be issued on Wednesday,” an official told mid-day.
Civic officials attributed the early completion to coordination between the Municipal Bridges Department, the Railways, local ward offices and the Traffic Police. Continuous work schedules, advance planning and phased execution helped ensure progress even during the monsoon period.
The Bellasis flyover was originally constructed around 130 years ago during the British era. After being declared unsafe, it was demolished and rebuilt as part of BMC’s wider push to modernise ageing infrastructure under Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani.
The project involved several challenges, including the relocation of BEST bus routes, removal of 13 obstructing structures with rehabilitation of affected residents, demolition of a nearby society’s boundary wall and proceedings in the Bombay High Court. Despite these hurdles, construction continued without major delays.
The rebuilt flyover spans 333 metres and features a 7-metre-wide carriageway with footpaths. It crosses railway tracks along Jangir Boman Behram Marg and is expected to ease congestion and improve connectivity in south Mumbai once opened.
