Traffic alert for Mumbaikars: Two lanes of Vashi Bridge shut for repairs, expect delays towards Navi Mumbai

Two lanes of the Vashi Bridge shut for repair work, causing traffic congestion on Sion Panvel Highway towards Navi Mumbai. PIC/RANJEET JADHAV

Motorists heading towards Navi Mumbai via the Sion-Panvel Highway should brace for heavy traffic congestion during Tuesday evening's peak hours.

Two lanes of the Vashi Bridge - which passes over Thane Creek just before the Vashi toll plaza - have been shut to facilitate ongoing expansion joint repair work, officials said.

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Officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) told mid-day.com that the two lanes on the bridge have been closed for maintenance. The work is currently underway, and the affected lanes are expected to reopen by Wednesday.

The temporary closure is likely to cause significant delays for commuters travelling from Mumbai towards Navi Mumbai, especially during the evening rush hour when traffic volume is high on this arterial route.

Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and, if possible, consider alternate routes to avoid inconvenience.

Key advisory for motorists

Affected stretch: Two lanes of Vashi Bridge (Thane Creek Bridge) before Vashi toll plaza on Sion-Panvel Highway (towards Navi Mumbai)

Reason: Expansion joint repair and maintenance work

Duration: Lanes expected to reopen by Wednesday.

The short-term disruption is part of routine maintenance to ensure the structural safety and smooth functioning of the busy Thane Creek Bridge, which handles heavy daily traffic between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.