The crucial east-west connector is aimed at easing traffic congestion in south Mumbai

The flyover links key areas including Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central railway station, offering commuters a smoother alternative route. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present during the virtual inauguration

The new structure replaces a 130-year-old British-era bridge at Mumbai Central that had been declared unsafe and dismantled, disrupting connectivity in the area for nearly two years

CM Fadnavis announced that the newly inaugurated Tardeo-Nagpada flyover in Mumbai Central railway station will be named after Ahilyabai Holkar, also known as Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, an official statement

The flyover spans a total length of 333 metres, comprising 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side, and 36.90 metres within railway limits. It features a 7-metre-wide carriageway along with pedestrian-friendly footpaths on both sides

Officials said the project is expected to significantly reduce congestion on key arterial roads such as Jehangir Boman Behram Road (earlier Bellasis Road), Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg (Grant Road), Pathe Bapurao Marg, and the Mahalaxmi station bridge