Mumbai’s Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Marks Major Step In Decongestion Efforts
The Bombay High Court has approved the demolition of Mumbai’s historic Elphinstone Bridge, paving the way for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to move ahead with the Sewri-Worli Connector project. The decision follows the dismissal of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a resident who argued that the British-era structure was still […]
Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Faces Delay Amid Traffic, Public Concerns
The planned demolition of Mumbai’s 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge has hit a roadblock, as the Mumbai Traffic Police have withheld final clearance, citing public safety concerns and unresolved infrastructure issues. Built in 1913 under British rule, the historic bridge—spanning key Central and Western Railway lines—is scheduled to be replaced with a modern double-decker structure. However, the […]