Mumbai’s road connectivity is set to receive a boost with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) constructing a 1.2-km elevated flyover between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Lalbaug through Byculla. The Rs 805-crore project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028, and aims to ease congestion along key stretches of South Mumbai.
The proposed corridor will integrate existing elevated roads, connecting Byculla’s Y Bridge with the JJ flyover and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) flyover near Khada Parsi junction. This arrangement is expected to provide smoother movement for vehicles travelling towards CSMT, Lalbaug and neighbouring areas.
The project comprises multiple sections, including a 481.3-metre viaduct towards the JJ flyover, a 230-metre cable-stayed stretch, a 266.8-metre western viaduct and a 156.8-metre eastern viaduct near the Y Bridge.
Construction Progress and Timeline
Work on the flyover is currently at approximately 10% completion. Of the 472 foundation piles planned, 105 have been completed, while fabrication of steel components for the supporting piers is underway.
The remaining construction activities include installing girders, developing ramps and approach roads, and setting up drainage facilities and noise barriers.
Expected Traffic Benefits
Once operational, the elevated corridor is expected to reduce dependence on congested ground-level intersections and improve north-south traffic movement across Byculla, JJ Road and Lalbaug.
The project could also improve accessibility to established residential and commercial neighbourhoods, including Mazgaon and Parel. However, its overall effectiveness will depend on how efficiently it connects with existing flyovers and how traffic is managed at entry and exit points.
The initiative forms part of the BMC’s wider efforts to strengthen Mumbai’s road infrastructure. By linking existing elevated routes rather than creating an entirely separate corridor, the project aims to improve traffic circulation across some of South Mumbai’s busiest stretches.
The civic body is targeting December 2028 for completion.
Source: Ghar TV
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