Demolition work at Haji Noorani Chawl near Elphinstone Bridge has begun as excavation gathers pace for Mumbai’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The dismantling of the 125-year-old bridge marks a key step in reshaping the city’s traffic network and boosting infrastructure connectivity (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2026-05-20 05:03 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The Historic Elphinstone Bridge on Wednesday entered demolition phase after permanent closure, marking a major step in Mumbai’s infrastructure transformation
Transformation underway at Elphinstone Road as excavation marks the start of a new elevated link reshaping Mumbai’s traffic network
As redevelopment work begins around the iconic Elphinstone Road overbridge; residents and commuters in South Mumbai faces minor inconveniences
Heavy machinery deployed at Prabhadevi to clear the site for the elevated corridor connecting the Sea Link, Coastal Road, and Atal Setu
The dismantling of the 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge signals a major infrastructure upgrade for central Mumbai
