South Mumbai has regained a vital east–west road connection with the opening of the newly built Tardeo–Nagpada–Mumbai Central flyover. The project was inaugurated virtually by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was present at the event.
Developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the 333-metre-long structure replaces a 130-year-old British-era bridge near Mumbai Central that had been declared unsafe. The ageing bridge was demolished nearly two years ago, resulting in major traffic diversions and extended commute times in surrounding neighbourhoods. With the new flyover now operational, direct road access between Tardeo, Nagpada, and Mumbai Central railway station has been reinstated.
The earlier closure had significantly burdened adjacent arterial roads. Vehicles were rerouted via Jehangir Boman Behram Road, Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg, Pathe Bapurao Marg and the Mahalaxmi station bridge, causing routine peak-hour congestion. Officials believe the new elevated link will help ease pressure on these stretches and streamline traffic flow across the area.
From a structural standpoint, the flyover includes 138.39 metres on the eastern approach, 157.39 metres on the western side and 36.90 metres within railway limits. It features a 7-metre-wide carriageway along with pedestrian footpaths on both sides, enhancing safety for both motorists and walkers. The portion passing through railway land required close coordination with railway authorities.
Construction was completed in 15 months and six days — nearly four months ahead of schedule. Civic authorities credited the timely delivery to collaboration among municipal departments, railway officials, traffic police and local ward teams. The project involved relocating BEST utility lines, clearing structural obstacles and removing a housing society boundary wall to ensure proper alignment.
All mandatory load testing, safety clearances, structural checks and the railway’s no-objection certificate were secured before commissioning. The flyover is expected to significantly improve mobility in South Mumbai, particularly during rush hours, as part of broader efforts to modernise ageing infrastructure.
Source: Prop News Time
