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The construction of two flyovers near Mahalaxmi Railway Station, approved five years ago, is still ongoing. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed an expedited schedule, aiming for completion by October 31, 2026, even during the monsoon. The INR 497 crore project includes an 803-meter cable-stayed bridge on Keshavrao Khadye Road and a 639-meter flyover on Dr. E. Moses Road. These flyovers aim to ease congestion on the 100-year-old Mahalaxmi bridge. Challenges, including encroachments and railway permissions, have delayed progress. Once completed, the project will improve connectivity between Mahalaxmi, Worli, and Haji Ali, reducing traffic congestion significantly.
Five years after receiving approval, the construction of two flyovers near Mahalaxmi Railway Station-one on Dr. E. Moses Road and a cable-stayed bridge on Keshavrao Khadye Road-remains ongoing. During an on-site inspection earlier this week, a senior official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) instructed that the work be expedited and continue even during the monsoon season. Civic planners have been directed to ensure both flyovers are operational by October 31, 2026. Advertisement
Currently, the 100 year-old Mahalaxmi bridge is the sole link between Mahalaxmi and key areas such as Worli and Haji Ali. With heavy traffic during peak hours, congestion remains a persistent issue. To alleviate this, BMC is constructing two new flyovers. The cable-stayed bridge on Keshavrao Khadye Road, spanning 803 metres with a width of 17.2 metres, is the first of its kind by the municipal corporation to be built over railway tracks, connecting Saat Rasta to Mahalaxmi Railway Station.
Additionally, a 639-metre-long flyover is being developed from E. Moses Road to Dhobi Ghat Road towards Worli. Supporting the cable-stayed bridge requires a 78-metre-high pylon (large pillar), a task expected to take approximately seven months.
The construction on both sides of the cable-stayed bridge must progress simultaneously. Work within the railway boundary will be conducted in phases, subject to the necessary permissions from the railway administration. Approximately 250 days have been allocated for the construction of the cable bridge span. A civic official mentioned that some houses and establishments might be affected due to the bridge's structure.
The total cost of these projects is estimated at INR 497 crore, with the cable-stayed bridge accounting for INR 400 crore and the second flyover projected to cost INR 97 crore. The initial proposal for these flyovers was introduced in the city's Development Plan (DP).
Planning for these projects commenced in 2016 following recommendations from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, which advised reducing the load on the Mahalaxmi bridge, originally built in 1920, as it could no longer support heavy vehicles. However, the project faced multiple challenges, including encroachments and adjustments in the bridge's alignment to protect affected trees.
BMC noted that the bridge's construction would impact certain homes and establishments, and the concerned ward office must take necessary measures to address these issues. It also stated that once the flyovers are completed, the adjacent slip road should be made available for traffic. Additionally, steps will be taken to ensure that alternative routes are well-maintained to accommodate traffic diversions.
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