Mumbai JVPD flyover: BMC eyes December 2027 completion, ahead of March 2028 deadline

The 1.75-km-long flyover, which will be 15.10 metres wide, is being constructed from the end of the CD Barfiwala flyover in Andheri West to the Juhu-Versova Link Road. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) aims to complete the Juhu-Vile Parle Development Scheme (JVPD) flyover by December 31, 2027, to ease traffic congestion in Mumbai's western suburbs and improve road connectivity, the civic body stated in a press release issued on Wednesday.

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar reviewed the progress of the project, traffic management measures and construction timelines during an inspection. He directed officials to expedite the work and open the flyover to traffic by December 31, 2027, ahead of the scheduled deadline of March 31, 2028.

The 1.75-km-long flyover, which will be 15.10 metres wide, is being constructed from the end of the CD Barfiwala flyover in Andheri West to the Juhu-Versova Link Road.

Utility shifting and Mumbai Metro coordination pose challenges

Shifting existing utilities and coordinating construction with the ongoing Mumbai Metro project are among the key challenges facing the flyover project.

The work includes shifting 400 metres of water pipelines measuring 600 mm and 900 mm in diameter, relocating a 1,200-mm-diameter sewer line using microtunnelling technology, and shifting and relaying a 300-mm-diameter sewer line.

The construction will also require coordination with Mumbai Metro Line-2B (DN Nagar-Mandale).

Other major engineering challenges include using a specialised horizontal launching technique to install girders beneath a Metro station, constructing a 72-metre-long arch bridge at the 90 Feet Junction, and building long-span sections with fewer pillars near Juhu Circle.

Bangar directed officials to divide the project into three phases and appoint separate teams for each phase. The work should be carried out simultaneously wherever possible to accelerate construction and meet the revised target, he said.

Flyover expected to bypass five major traffic junctions

Bangar said the flyover aims to improve road connectivity across the western suburbs and reduce traffic pressure at major junctions. It will also be important for vehicles travelling towards the proposed Versova-Bandra Sea Link and the Mumbai Coastal Road (North).

The flyover is expected to help motorists bypass five major traffic junctions, making journeys faster and smoother during peak hours.

At present, a journey along the route takes around 45 minutes during peak hours. Once the flyover is completed, the travel time is expected to come down to approximately 20 minutes.

The project is expected to provide relief to commuters travelling through Juhu, Vile Parle West, Andheri West and Versova, while improving traffic movement across Mumbai's western suburbs.

Chief Engineer (Bridges) Rajesh Mule, along with other engineers, officials and consultants, was present during the inspection.