BMC Inspects Pedestrian Infrastructure in Prabhadevi, Chembur Under ‘Pedestrian First’ Campaign
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inspected pedestrian infrastructure and footpaths in Prabhadevi and Chembur as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma-Lavangare inspected Prabhadevi railway station, the proposed Foot Over Bridge (FOB) and surrounding areas. Discussions with officials covered the proposed FOB, station access points, traffic management and passenger safety. […]
Mumbai’s Four New Railway Bridges Set To Ease Traffic Bottlenecks
Mumbai is set to get four major road overbridges over the next two years, aimed at easing congestion at some of the city’s busiest railway crossings. The projects, collectively estimated at Rs 1,179 crore, are being developed jointly by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC). Three of the upcoming […]
Tilak Bridge Redevelopment To Open In Stages From 2027, Easing Dadar Traffic Bottleneck
Mumbai’s long-awaited replacement of the ageing Tilak Bridge in Dadar is set to become operational in phases beginning in 2027, offering a significant boost to east-west connectivity in one of the city’s busiest transit corridors. According to a report by The Indian Express, the first section of the new cable-stayed bridge is expected to open […]
New Double-Deck Elphinstone Bridge To Seamlessly Link Sea Link, Coastal Road, And Eastern Freeway By 2027
November 06, 2025: Mumbai’s infrastructure landscape is set for a major transformation with the construction of a new double-deck Elphinstone Bridge, replacing the 112-year-old structure that connects Prabhadevi and Parel. Designed and executed by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), the project will be among the city’s most advanced multi-level corridors, following the Santacruz-Chembur […]
BMC Proposes Rs 805-Crore Byculla–JJ Flyover To Link Eastern Freeway And MTHL
October 27, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled plans for a new cable-stayed flyover worth Rs 805 crore that will link Byculla’s historic Y-Bridge to the JJ Flyover, providing a major traffic relief for south Mumbai commuters. The 850-metre-long structure aims to streamline vehicular movement between the eastern suburbs and the island city, […]
Byculla Cable-Stayed Bridge Nears Three-Fourths Completion, New Deadline Set For May 2026
October 23, 2025: Work on Mumbai’s ambitious Byculla East–West Cable-Stayed Connector has reached 72 per cent completion, officials confirmed. Originally slated for completion in October 2023, the project has undergone multiple deadline extensions — first to July 2024, then to October 2025, and now to May 2026. Authorities have attributed the delays to challenges in […]
Commuters To Get Relief As Belasis Flyover Set For December 2025 Opening
August 20, 2025: Mumbai’s new cable-stayed Belasis flyover, designed to connect Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central station, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025, ahead of its initial deadline, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has confirmed. Preparatory works have already been carried out, with obstructing structures removed to facilitate […]
Tilak Bridge Redevelopment Sparks Row Over Tree Transplantation
The proposed transplantation of trees that locals say are located much outside the project’s actual footprint has sparked new controversy surrounding the redevelopment of the historic Tilak Bridge in Dadar, which is part of Mumbai’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade. To alleviate persistent traffic in one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, the nearly century-old bridge that spans […]
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’s First Cable-Stayed Overbridge at Reay Road Opens
An important turning point in Mumbai’s infrastructure development has been reached with the full operation of the city’s first cable-stayed road overbridge at Reay Road station. One of the fastest-built overbridges in the nation, this six-lane bridge was finished in under two years and features a designated pedestrian walkway. Work on the Reay Road overbridge […]