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The demolition of the Haji Noorani building in Prabhadevi is set to remove the final obstruction in the Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector project. The structure, housing 23 occupants, had delayed construction due to rehabilitation concerns. Authorities have already cleared the adjacent Laxmi Niwas building and provided alternate housing to affected residents through MHADA. The 4.5 km connector will link key infrastructure such as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and Bandra–Worli Sea Link, with officials now working to meet the September 2026 deadline.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has moved ahead with the demolition of the Haji Noorani building in Prabhadevi, which is the last remaining obstacle in the Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector project. Occupants have been asked to vacate the premises, and demolition work is expected to begin shortly to enable pending construction activities. Advertisement
The building houses a total of 23 occupants, including 17 residential families and six commercial units. Its presence had stalled the completion of key structural work, especially the construction of pillars required for the elevated corridor. Contractors have already completed work on other stretches, but progress at this location remained delayed due to the structure not being vacated.
The nearby Laxmi Niwas building, which also fell within the project alignment, was demolished in the past week. This helped clear a major portion of the required land. However, the delay in vacating Haji Noorani building continued due to concerns raised by residents over rehabilitation and relocation.
MMRDA had offered alternate housing to eligible occupants through MHADA. A total of around 78 residents from affected structures were allotted homes in areas such as Dadar, Prabhadevi and Parel. Each eligible family was provided a 405 sq ft unit, and financial adjustments were made in cases where there was a difference in area entitlement. Officials indicated that most residents have accepted the rehabilitation plan, allowing the authority to proceed with final clearance.
The project alignment was revised earlier to reduce displacement and cost. Initially, close to 19 buildings were expected to be affected, but after redesign, only two structures Laxmi Niwas and Haji Noorani remained within the final plan. This change significantly reduced rehabilitation requirements and brought down the number of affected families to around 83.
The Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector is a 4.5 km infrastructure project aimed at improving east–west connectivity across Mumbai. It will serve as a key link between the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and the western coastal corridor, including the Bandra–Worli Sea Link. The project is expected to ease congestion in central Mumbai and improve travel time between eastern and western parts of the city.
Work on related infrastructure has also been progressing alongside. This includes the dismantling of the Elphinstone bridge and the construction of a double-decker flyover, both of which are part of a broader plan to strengthen connectivity and streamline traffic movement in the area.
With land clearance now nearing completion, officials are focusing on accelerating the remaining construction work. The removal of the last structure is expected to help contractors complete pending sections and maintain the overall project timeline for September 2026.
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