Mid-day Gujarati. Mid-day Hindi. Locals say that if this road were opened first, the pressure on traffic after closure of the Prabhadevi road would be eased to a great extent. An aerial view of the century-old Elphinstone road overbridge on January A 3D representation of the new structure.
While we welcome the double-decker bridge at Prabhadevi station , we are deeply concerned that the expected road diversions and delays during construction will severely impact commuters and worsen congestion in Dadar.
The razing and reconstruction of Elphinstone bridge will put immense strain on the already overburdened road network in Dadar. The bottom deck will retain east-west connectivity while the upper one will be linked to the MTHL. Thousands of daily commuters, residents, and businesses have been demanding its immediate construction to prevent extended travel times, pollution and road safety risks. Given these pressing concerns, we strongly urge the BMC to prioritise and expedite the construction of this road before commencing the demolition of Elphinstone bridge.
It is about metres long and 60 feet wide and reduces dependence on the Tilak and Elphinstone bridges to decongest Hindmata Junction, Dadar TT Circle and Senapati Bapat Marg, ensuring smooth movement of vehicles, especially during peak hours, serving as a crucial alternative route for emergency services, buses and commercial vehicles during the bridge reconstruction.
Also, due to the absence of Sion bridge, the excessive load would be transferred to Tilak bridge and Delisle Road Bridge. I have requested the MMRDA to issue public notices on time and coordinate with traffic police and BMC to ensure diversions and the smooth flow of traffic. The estimated cost of the structure is Rs The project involves dismantling the existing bridge using two metric-tonne cranes—one of the most challenging aspects of the construction.
