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The 750-metre extension of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon, Mumbai, which began nearly eight years ago, is now around 80% complete and expected to open by mid-May 2026. Originally estimated at INR 170.82 crore, the project's cost has risen to INR 247 crore due to design changes, added noise barriers, resurfacing work, and delays caused by congested traffic, COVID-19 labor shortages, and site-specific constraints. Civic leaders have raised concerns over budget escalation and planning gaps, while residents anticipate that the extension will significantly ease traffic congestion along Western Express Highway and Link Road.
The 750-metre extension of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover, intended to connect Goregaon with Ram Mandir along the Western Express Highway (WEH), has been under construction for nearly eight years. Started in 2018 with a planned completion period of two years, the project has faced repeated delays and is now approximately 80% finished. Civic officials have stated that the extension is likely to be operational by mid-May 2026. Advertisement
Originally estimated at INR 170.82 crore, the project's cost has increased in stages. Early design changes pushed the cost to INR 194 crore, and the latest revisions, which include resurfacing the carriageway, installing road signages, constructing noise barriers, and adding an underpass, have raised it to INR 247 crore. These changes were necessary due to the emergence of new residential buildings along the flyover's path and to ensure proper traffic management and safety.
Delays were driven by multiple factors. The work had to navigate congested traffic junctions, restricting construction mostly to nighttime hours. COVID-19-related labor shortages further slowed progress. Additionally, the flyover passes near crematoriums and burial grounds, requiring design adjustments and additional underpasses to maintain local access. Securing permissions from the police department and adapting to on-ground conditions contributed to extended timelines.
The extension aims to provide a direct link between WEH and Link Road, allowing motorists to bypass crowded surface roads such as SV Road. Once completed, the flyover is expected to significantly reduce travel time and ease congestion in one of Mumbai's busiest suburbs. Civic representatives have raised concerns over the prolonged timeline and steep cost escalation, demanding site inspections and clearer explanations for the budget increases.
The BMC has scheduled a site visit for elected representatives and standing committee members to review the work and budget revisions. Despite challenges, the construction continues steadily to meet the revised completion timeline, reflecting both the technical complexities and civic oversight involved in executing urban infrastructure projects in Mumbai.
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