BMC And Central Railway Target May 2026 For Completion Of Sion East–West Rail Overbridge Reconstruction
December 3, 2025: The BMC and Central Railway (CR) have jointly fixed May 31, 2026, as the completion deadline for the long-delayed reconstruction of the Sion east–west railway overbridge. The century-old structure, located outside Sion station, has remained shut since August 2024, causing significant travel disruptions and forcing commuters into lengthy detours. With several schools, […]
Overnight Closure At Mulund’s Sonapur Junction For Metro-4 Steel Span Installation
November 03, 2025: The installation of a 56-metre-long steel span at Sonapur junction in Mulund marked a major step forward in the construction of Mumbai Metro Line 4. The launch operation, conducted over the weekend, was carried out in two phases with the use of heavy machinery, including cranes and multi-axle trailers, to ensure precision […]
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 […]
BMC Approaches PWD For Funds After Jog Flyover Repair Cost Escalates
September 2, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun a major repair and strengthening project on the Jog flyover in Andheri, one of Mumbai’s oldest flyovers, built in 1972. The project was initiated after a slab from the underpart of the structure fell on a car in July 2024, raising urgent safety concerns. Initially […]
Demolition Of Mumbai’s 125-Year-Old Elphinstone Bridge Set For September 10
August 28, 2025: Mumbai’s historic 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge is scheduled for demolition on September 10, paving the way for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor, a key infrastructure project that will connect South Mumbai directly with the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu). The double-decker elevated road aims to provide seamless, signal-free travel between key city nodes. […]
Heavy Rains Disrupt Mumbai: Train Delays, Subway Flooded, Orange Alert Issued
July 23, 2025: Torrential rain continued to lash Mumbai and nearby districts on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several regions. The advisory, which signals the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall, has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar. In Mumbai, severe waterlogging […]
Sion Bridge In Mumbai Set To Open By May 2026
June 25, 2025: The long-awaited reconstruction of Mumbai’s Sion Bridge is set to be completed by May 2026, according to civic officials overseeing the major infrastructure project. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in coordination with Indian Railways, confirmed that the vital east-west connector will be ready within the next year—a significant step forward in the […]
Mumbai’s New Carnac Bridge To Open Next Week, Honours Legacy With Old Stones
June 18, 2025: A new steel bridge linking Masjid and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) stations is set to open to the public early next week, subject to final approvals from the traffic police and Indian Railways. The structure, designed to improve traffic flow towards P D’Mello Road, replaces the 154-year-old Carnac Bridge, which was […]