Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Saturday inaugurated the extended Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover in Goregaon, marking the completion of a key infrastructure project aimed at reducing traffic congestion across Goregaon and Oshiwara while improving east-west connectivity in the western suburbs.
The newly opened flyover is expected to facilitate smoother movement between the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Swami Vivekanand (S.V.) Road, offering commuters a faster and more efficient travel route. Civic officials believe the project will help ease pressure on one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors and improve overall traffic flow in the area.
Addressing the gathering at the inauguration ceremony, Mayor Tawde described the project as an important milestone in Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure development efforts. Sharing the update on her social media platform X, she said, “In our commitment to make Mumbai’s journey faster and safer, today the grand inauguration of the expansion work of the ‘Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover’ at Goregaon was held. This flyover will serve as an important link connecting the Western Express Highway and S.V. Road.”
Several elected representatives and civic officials attended the event, including MLAs Vidya Thakur, Haroon Khan and Amit Satam, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, corporators and committee chairpersons.
The 750-metre-long, four-lane flyover establishes a direct connection between Ram Mandir and Goregaon, a stretch that experiences heavy daily traffic. Once fully integrated into the surrounding road network, the structure is expected to significantly improve travel efficiency for motorists in the western suburbs.
The project, however, faced multiple setbacks during construction. Although originally scheduled for completion within 24 months, progress was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and various technical challenges. The flyover also drew scrutiny over repeated delays and rising costs.
After the contractor missed the revised completion deadline of April 30, the BMC imposed penalties of ₹25,000 per day from May 1, which were later increased to ₹1 lakh per day from May 12 as delays persisted. With the flyover now operational, commuters are expected to benefit from improved connectivity and reduced travel times.
Source: The Free Press Journal
