Byculla Cable-Stayed Bridge Moves Closer To Completion After Key Engineering Milestone
MahaRail has completed the installation of all 40 stay cables for the under-construction cable-stayed Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Byculla, marking a major engineering milestone for one of Mumbai’s significant urban infrastructure projects. With the final stay cable installed on May 21, the bridge’s 173-metre main span is now fully supported by the cable system. […]
Byculla Cable-Stayed Bridge Nears Completion, Set To Open By March 2026
November 01, 2025: Mumbai’s century-old Byculla ‘Y’ Bridge is set to make way for a modern landmark, with 80 per cent of construction completed on its replacement — the new Byculla Road Overbridge (ROB). Built by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail), the cable-stayed bridge will serve as a vital east–west link connecting South […]
Elphinstone Bridge Reconstruction Hits Roadblock Over Rs 59 Crore Dispute Between WR And Maharail
October 25, 2025: A financial disagreement of Rs 59 crore has surfaced between Western Railway (WR) and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (Maharail) over the reconstruction of the Elphinstone Road (now Prabhadevi) Road Over Bridge (ROB), which has been shut to vehicular traffic since September 12 due to safety concerns. The century-old bridge is […]
Shinde Calls For Seamless Integration Of Mhatardi Bullet Train Station With Rail And Metro Networks
October 07, 2025: In a bid to boost multimodal connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed officials to explore linking the upcoming Mhatardi bullet train station in Thane with nearby railway and metro networks. The move aims to establish Mhatardi—located near Diva—as a key integrated transport hub on the […]
Century-Old Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Stalled Over Pending Safety Clearances
October 06, 2025: The long-pending demolition of the 100-year-old Elphinstone Road Bridge at Prabhadevi has been hit by fresh delays, as the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, is yet to submit a revised demolition plan to Western Railway. Officials from Western Railway said they cannot proceed without a detailed and […]
Mumbai’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge On Land Nears Completion
Mumbai is on the verge of unveiling its first cable-stayed bridge on land, marking a significant milestone in the city’s infrastructure development. The six-lane bridge at Reay Road, which will be the second cable-stayed bridge in the city after the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, is almost complete, with only final finishing touches remaining. According to officials, […]
Mumbai Set For Boost: 2 Major Infrastructure Projects Near Completion In 2025
With two major projects—the Cable-Stayed Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Reay Road and improvements to Khar Station on the Western Railway—Mumbai is expected to see considerable infrastructural advancements. It is anticipated that these initiatives will improve traffic flow, ease congestion, and enhance the city’s commuting experience in general. With a centre pylon system and stay […]
Byculla, Reay Road, Ghatkopar Among 10 British-Era Rail Over Bridges To Undergo Revamp
The BMC has entrusted the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail), with the reconstruction of 10 dilapidated British-era rail over bridges (ROB). The civic body recently took a review of reconstruction work of Reay road, Byculla, Tilak and Ghatkopar Bridge. Accordingly, the Reay road bridge is expected to be ready by November, while Byculla Bridge […]