Mumbai’s iconic Elphinstone Bridge is now history after overnight demolition works reduced the busy connector to rubble. Once a lifeline between Dadar and Elphinstone, the bridge’s sudden closure has left thousands of commuters stranded. With heavy drilling, dust, and diversions in place, residents fear prolonged chaos until a replacement is built. (Pics/Sayeed Sameer Abedi, Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2025-09-13 03:51 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The demolition, originally scheduled for midnight Friday, was advanced by two hours and began around 10 pm. By morning, the once-busy connector had been reduced to rubble, leaving residents and commuters stranded. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
Pedestrians around the locality face a tough time crossing the bridge as machinery and labourers take over.
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Despite weeks of emails, meetings, and protests, residents had hoped authorities would delay the closure until an alternative was ready. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
Heavy drilling and repair work are underway, forcing walkers to squeeze through narrow pathways. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
Dust and noise from construction greet daily commuters at Elphinstone Bridge. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
The bridge closure is expected to disrupt thousands of daily commuters. The bridge was a crucial connector between Dadar, Elphinstone, and nearby areas. With diversions already in place, residents fear long-term chaos until a replacement is built. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
The 125-year-old Elphinstone Road overbridge stands silent after being permanently closed for demolition. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Traffic diversions announced to manage congestion after the closure of the iconic overbridge. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Commuters watch as access to the bridge is cut off, paving way for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Barricades seal off the historic connector between Parel and Prabhadevi from September 12 midnight. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
